Job Description
Job Summary
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities. This role supervises maintenance technicians, prioritizes work orders, and drives preventive and corrective maintenance programs to minimize downtime and support production goals.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate daily activities of maintenance technicians (mechanical, electrical, and controls)
Plan, schedule, and assign preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance work
Ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns and production issues
Promote and enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance
Troubleshoot and support maintenance activities involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems
Collaborate with Production and Engineering to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and spare parts inventory
Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce repeat failures
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and capital projects
Train, mentor, and develop maintenance team members
Required Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Maintenance Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Experience working with CMMS systems and maintenance planning
Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and manuals
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing, machinery, automotive, aerospace, or similar environments
PLC troubleshooting experience
Predictive maintenance experience (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.)
OSHA safety training or maintenance-related certifications
Key Competencies
Leadership & Team Coordination
Equipment Reliability & Uptime
Safety & Compliance
Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
Planning & Prioritization
Continuous Improvement
Work Environment
This role operates primarily in a manufacturing plant environment and requires hands-on involvement on the shop floor.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Job Tags
Full time