Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor

About the job Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor to support a high-volume, 24/7 production environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in process, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance
, combined with proven experience leading unionized teams.

You will play a critical role in driving safety, quality, line efficiency, and operational excellence
, while developing technical talent and improving equipment performance.

• Lead and manage Safety, Quality, and Line Efficiency for the assigned shift
• Facilitate and lead the Daily Maintenance Meeting System
• Execute maintenance and repair plans while developing team capabilities
• Support recruitment and interviewing of mechanics and maintenance staff
• Manage union relationships
  , resolving issues professionally and collaboratively

Build team capability by coaching Shift Leads and technicians

• Ensure GMP compliance across tooling, workshops, and maintenance activities

Lead talent development for Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technicians

Lead Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) improvement initiatives

• Act as lead decision-maker during unplanned downtime to safely restore production

Document learnings and provide post-intervention feedback

• Drive execution of Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs (planned and unplanned)

Provide timely PM feedback to update plans in SAP

Prioritize PMs tied to Safety and Quality

Support breakdown analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

• Ensure line readiness and on-time start-up based on production priorities

Optimize cost-effective Maintenance & Reliability (M&R) strategies

• Improve equipment reliability and performance using lean manufacturing principles
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, training standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support a continuous improvement culture in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience in maintenance, engineering, or production within a manufacturing environment

Experience working with unionized employees

• Strong background in Preventive Maintenance and equipment reliability

Experience leading machine technicians, electricians, and engineers

Proven ability to lead teams in a 24/7 manufacturing operation

• Bonus Eligible: Yes (performance-based, with opportunity for over achievement)

Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate

Health, life, and disability insurance

Wellness and family support programs

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays, vacation, and leave programs