Maintenance Team Lead – Mechanical Systems

Maintenance Team Lead – Mechanical Systems

Location: USA – Little Rock, AR (Onsite; Relocation Reimbursement Available)

Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Experience

Required:

5 – 10 Years

Compensation: USD 72,000 – 80,000 (plus relocation reimbursement)

Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder

Seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of millwrights and ensure efficient operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role involves hands‑on supervision, maintenance planning, safety implementation, and collaboration with production to maintain optimal equipment performance.

• Lead and supervise millwrights during maintenance, repair, and equipment installation activities.
• Plan and assign jobs, ensuring maintenance quality and adherence to safety standards.
• Execute preventive, breakdown, and shutdown maintenance schedules.
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and propose corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and spare parts availability on the shop floor; communicate critical spares to the maintenance planner daily.
• Train technicians and engineers on maintenance techniques, Job Safety Analysis, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to ensure equipment reliability for manufacturing operations.
• Implement SAP for maintenance tracking, planning, and reporting.
• Support and promote OSHA safety standards to achieve zero recordable injuries.
• Maintain drawings, tools, PPE, and maintenance records to ensure operational readiness.
• Conduct toolbox meetings, maintain attendance schedules, and ensure adherence to company policies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven experience supervising teams and managing shift‑based operations.
• Strong knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems for maintenance management.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, troubleshooting techniques, and preventive maintenance planning.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
• Excellent communication, delegation, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to report early or stay late based on operational needs.

• Competitive salary with relocation reimbursement (based on submitted receipts).
• Opportunity to work in a leading industrial manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to large‑scale maintenance operations and modernization projects.
• Strong focus on safety, leadership development, and continuous improvement.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Software Development