Maintenance Supervisor

We are seeking an energetic, yet composed problem solver to lead our maintenance, waste treatment, and tool crib teams in our new Mt. Juliet, TN plant. This role is responsible for guaranteeing the reliability, efficiency, and performance of production equipment (mainly fabrication – punching, bending, welding, and painting) by developing technical machine knowledge, proactively monitoring and addressing machine risks, demonstrating rapid troubleshooting and problem resolution, and building relationships with critical machine vendors.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated the ability to build a strong and reliable team, concisely communicate issues and timelines, make tough decisions on complex, technical issues, and implement improvements based on historical data analysis.

This role supports a three-shift operation and may require occasional extended weekday and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

• Model understanding of safety requirements and practices throughout the facility. Guarantee technicians are properly certified and equipped to safely perform all required activities (LOTO – electrical safety, confined space, non-routine work, environmental impacts, etc.).
• Challenge, coach, and develop team members through goal setting, competency development, performance management, recognition, and engagement.
• Establish preventative and autonomous maintenance plans (TPM) based on vendor recommendations, machine evaluations, and historical experience.
• Identify and maintain healthy stock levels of spare parts and consumable items to minimize machine downtime. Track and optimize maintenance expenditures, including tooling and spare parts within tool crib.
• Swiftly respond to machine breakdowns with an immediate contingency plan and actively work permanent solution. Promptly communicate timeline resolution to groups impacted.
• Establish and analyze maintenance performance metrics to identify continuous improvement initiatives. Construct project plan, budget, and justification based on analysis, then execute and validate improvement.
• Prioritize and coordinate multiple projects across stakeholders, including production line installation, new equipment ramp-up, modifications to existing equipment, and layout changes.
• Build strong connections with vendors for rapid responses and full benefits of service agreements.
• Verify all environmental and regulatory requirements are met during the treatment and disposal of chemical waste.

• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 5+years of maintenance experience supporting industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Thorough understanding of safe work practices for maintenance department.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Background in spare parts management and maintenance cost optimization.
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and maintenance planning tools. SAP experience preferred
• Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across production, engineering, quality, and leadership teams.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability, including prioritizing maintenance activities, allocating resources, and resolving equipment-related issues in a timely manner.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage maintenance metrics and performance data to drive decision‑making.

• Handyman, willing to get your hands…