Maintenance Supervisor

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Maintenance Supervisor Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor serves as the lead maintenance technician and supervisor for all shifts and all processes within a connector manufacturing environment. This role oversees the safety, reliability, and performance of all automation and hand-fill equipment, manages a team of technicians, and partners closely with engineering, quality, and customer service to support automated manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.

• Serve as the Maintenance Technician Supervisor and lead technician for all shifts and all connector manufacturing processes.
• Ensure the general safety, reliability, and proper operation of all automation and hand-fill equipment.
• Coordinate schedules for the technical group so that all manufacturing operations have adequate technician coverage across all shifts.
• Manage maintenance staff, including providing direction, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action when necessary.
• Oversee the timely procurement of tools, supplies, and equipment required for the technician staff to perform their work effectively and efficiently.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead projects on existing machinery to improve product quality, throughput, and safety.
• Own and manage the preventive maintenance program for all manufacturing process-related equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and customer service departments to investigate and resolve issues related to automated manufacturing.
• Interface with engineering on tooling and machinery for new projects and products associated with automated manufacturing.
• Apply troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and automation-related issues on automated machinery.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices in all maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Potentially handle hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, process reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide hands-on technical support on the production floor as needed, including during off-shifts, to support technicians and resolve critical issues.

• 5+ years of experience working as a technician on automated machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience supervising and managing a larger technical team, ideally 15 or more people.
• Strong maintenance background with practical, hands-on knowledge of automated machinery.
• Ability to work effectively alongside engineering teams and understand engineering activities and requirements.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills related to automated machines and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and practices for production machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and mechanical systems used in automated manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate schedules and allocate resources across multiple shifts.
• Capability to manage procurement of maintenance tools, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to investigate and resolve issues in collaboration with engineering, quality, and customer service.
• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 70 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Full use of all digits and ability to perform manual tasks required for maintenance work.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for more than 90 minutes continuously without sensory deprivation or paralysis of the limbs.

• Engineering degree preferred, with the ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Technical education or certification as a Machinist or Journeyman Toolmaker is desirable.
• Experience in engineering management or leading technical projects in a manufacturing setting.
• background in automation and automated machinery within a production environment.
• Experience supervising or leading a team of maintenance technicians across multiple shifts.
• Strong organizational skills to manage preventive maintenance, projects, and staff schedules.
• Comfort working in an environment that may involve handling hazardous materials, following appropriate safety protocols.

Join a stable, family-owned organization recognized as a leader in its regional manufacturing industry. Employees benefit from a generous 401(k) matching program of up to 12% and an…