Supervisor, Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

Maintenance Supervisor position with the Sterilization and Disinfection Control division, focused on overseeing maintenance activities in manufacturing and related operations. Responsibilities include leadership of maintenance technicians, planning and coordinating maintenance work, and driving reliability and continuous improvement while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

• Supervise the daily activities of maintenance technicians, assign work priorities, and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to support employee development and accountability.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and work quality while maintaining appropriate staffing levels to meet operational needs.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and corrective action in partnership with management and Human Resources.

• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility systems.
• Prioritize work based on production schedules, equipment criticality, and operational requirements.
• Monitor work order completion and ensure maintenance activities are documented in the CMMS.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation equipment.
• Escalate complex issues requiring additional engineering or technical expertise.

• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Support implementation of preventive maintenance improvements and reliability initiatives.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions following equipment failures.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety policies and applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, confined space, and other safety requirements.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and address unsafe conditions promptly.
• Support investigations of safety incidents and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance documentation complies with company quality and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate maintenance schedules with Production and other departments to minimize disruption.
• Monitor inventory of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies; communicate replenishment needs as appropriate.
• Coordinate work performed by outside contractors and service providers.
• Assist with maintenance planning, scheduling, and workload prioritization.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and communicate equipment concerns to management.

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or related discipline preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience leading teams or providing work direction preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience will be considered.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial equipment maintenance.
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and maintenance planning systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and coordinate repair activities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and industrial maintenance safety practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee coaching skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities…