Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

This is a mid-level position responsible for leading the maintenance team and ensuring optimal performance of all plant equipment and systems. As a Supervisor the incumbent will direct work functions, scheduling, prioritizing work orders, populating backlog, and keeping a daily log of events, including disciplinary action.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, coach, and provide guidance to maintenance staff across all shifts.
• Ensure maintenance team accountability through task delegation, follow-up, and performance feedback.
• Oversee scheduling of shift employees while aligning with production requirements.
• Maintain tool control and ensure safe and effective use of equipment and tools.
• Track and report daily shift activity through detailed End-of-Shift Reports.

Maintenance Program Execution

• Manage and execute a comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance program across the facility.
• Ensure work orders are prioritized, scheduled, and completed with a target of 100% completion rate.
• Review and inspect completed work for accuracy, completeness, and safety compliance.
• Monitor and report key metrics related to equipment uptime, maintenance backlog, and repair turnaround time.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Work Order & Asset Management (Using CMMS - Limble)

• Serve as the primary owner and administrator of the CMMS (Limble) system:
• Ensure 85–90% of technician hours are logged.
• Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are scheduled and completed on time.
• Generate and analyze reports on system use, asset performance, and maintenance KPIs.
• Ensure work orders are properly linked to required parts, labor, and equipment.

Capital Projects & Contractor Oversight

• Plan and manage capital improvement projects including equipment upgrades and installations.
• Oversee external contractors for repair, maintenance, and installation projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate closely with engineering and production to align on project goals and execution plans.

Technical Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform and/or supervise emergency and scheduled maintenance on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building systems.
• Troubleshoot issues using instrumentation, control panels, and diagnostic tools.
• Conduct repairs and calibrations on pumps, valves, heat exchangers, compressors, and other key equipment.
• Move, adjust, and calibrate control systems to maintain process variables including temperature, flow, pressure, and vacuum.
• Routinely inspect equipment to identify leaks, wear, damage, or other maintenance needs.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, local and federal safety regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety; lead safety audits and risk assessments as needed.
• Maintain electrical and equipment safety practices; proactively address hazards.
• Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain plant cleanliness and organization in all maintenance areas.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to maintenance processes and asset reliability.
• Be available for overtime or emergency call-ins as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Site

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years’ industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with industrial coolers, hammer mills, grain flakers, coolers, cleaners, belt conveyors, screw conveyors, drag conveyors, fans, and bucket elevators preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience required.

Skills

• Understanding of plant operational processes and procedures (e.g. routine and emergency start-up and shutdown practices).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and as a team.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care.
• Mechanical experience.
• Electrical experience.
• Pneumatic experience.
• Hydraulic experience.
• Welding experience.
• PC/PLC experience preferred.
• Forklift experience.
• Manlift experience.
• Front Loader experience.
• Knowledgeable of PPE’s and Fall Protection.
• Knowledgeable in Lockout Tagout (Machine Specific).
• Proficiency with basic computer software preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization and the ability to work in a diverse group.
• Ability to write detailed repair reports as well as good verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirments

• Regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Regularly climb ladders and occasionally work at heights of 100 feet.

Environment

• Regularly exposed to work near moving parts/equipment.
• Regularly exposed to major amounts of dust.
• Regularly exposed to a moderate to severe noise levels.
• Frequently exposed to outdoor/uncontrolled weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing process.

The base pay range for this position is $90,000-$100,000/year.The Company offers paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical, dental and vision plans as well as a 401(k) with employer match.

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000