Maintenance Supervisor

Principle Business Enterprises (PBE) is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team and ensure our facility, equipment, and systems are operating safely and efficiently. This role is a critical part of our manufacturing operation and offers the opportunity to make a real impact on our people, our processes, and our performance.

• Supervise, support, and develop the maintenance team including leads and technicians across all shifts
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular evaluations, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback
• Identify training and development needs and partner with HR to build team capability
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and open communication within the department
• Schedule and prioritize maintenance team workload to ensure timely completion of assignments
• Mentor and coach team members, supporting technician development and skill progression
• Own day‑to‑day performance management and coaching input in partnership with the Maintenance Team Lead

• Own and continuously improve the preventive maintenance program including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime
• Manage the work order system including intake, prioritization, assignment, and closeout; drive 100% completion rate of priority one work orders
• Identify equipment and systems with the most urgent PM needs and develop a systematic approach to address them
• Track and report on maintenance KPIs including uptime, PM completion rates, response times, and MTBF performance
• Investigate machine issues and downtime with technicians and the maintenance team leader to determine root cause and corrective actions, ensuring follow‑through to completion
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, Kaizen, and special projects; own sustainment of improvements within maintenance execution

• Assist the Maintenance Manager and TPM Supervisor in implementing and managing a world class TPM program tailored to PBE
• Own execution of scheduled PM requirements for the maintenance team on all PM days and activities
• Ensure accuracy and compliance for all technician records of maintenance during PM days
• Partner with the Maintenance Lead on writing work instructions and standard maintenance procedures for PM tasks
• Support and back up the TPM Supervisor with pre‑ and post‑meetings for Maintenance Days
• Ensure follow‑up and closure on all PM work and update records for continuous improvement

• Oversee the upkeep and repair of building systems, grounds, and infrastructure
• Partner with production and engineering teams to coordinate maintenance activity with minimal operational disruption
• Ensure seasonal and condition‑based needs are addressed proactively, including lighting, drainage, and weather‑related hazards

• Manage the parts room including inventory levels, organization, and accurate tracking of usage by line or department
• Work closely with the engineering and TPM teams on spare parts needed to support equipment and ensure availability of critical parts
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to negotiate fair pricing and explore consignment or off‑site inventory arrangements to reduce overhead
• Institute efficient parts management practices including exchange programs and usage‑based reorder triggers

• Serve as a safety resource for the maintenance department and collaborate cross‑functionally to promote a safe working environment
• Identify and proactively address conditions that could lead to injury or property damage
• Coordinate and document safety training for new employees and internal transfers
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety regulations; drive toward zero recordable incidents
• Partner with HR and leadership on incident investigation and corrective action follow‑through

• Associate's degree or technical certification in a related field preferred; five or more years of experience in manufacturing or maintenance considered in lieu…