Maintenance Supervisor

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at or visit The Maintenance Supervisor provides daily leadership and direction to line maintenance mechanics supporting production, packaging, and related manufacturing equipment.

This position prioritizes maintenance work, coordinates planned and unplanned repairs, and drives equipment reliability, safety, quality, and operational uptime. The role partners cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and other support functions to resolve equipment issues, execute improvement projects, and sustain preventive maintenance and compliance programs.

Key Responsibility:

Lead, assign, and prioritize the daily work of line maintenance mechanics across assigned shifts to support production schedules, changeovers, set ups, startups, preventive maintenance and equipment reliability.

Direct troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls, and related equipment failures; escalate complex or high-risk issues as appropriate.

Coordinate planned maintenance, preventive maintenance, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring work is scheduled, documented, and completed.

Monitor equipment performance, downtime, repeat failures, and work-order history to identify root causes, establish corrective actions, and improve reliability.

Partner with Production and other departments to prioritize maintenance support, communicate equipment status, and minimize operational disruption.

Plan and oversee equipment upgrades, installations, modifications, and maintenance projects, including coordination of labor, contractors, parts, tools, and required documentation.

Develop line mechanics through hands-on technical guidance, coaching, cross-training, performance feedback, and individual development planning to strengthen team capability and coverage.

Manage employee scheduling, attendance, work assignments, performance expectations, recognition, corrective action, and employee-relations matters in partnership with Human Resources and site leadership.

Promote a safe work environment by enforcing lockout/tagout, machine-guarding, electrical safety, chemical-handling, and other applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Support continuous improvement and structured problem-solving activities, including Kaizen events, root-cause analysis, waste reduction, and reliability improvements.

Assist with maintenance budget planning and cost control by monitoring labor, parts usage, outside services, and project expenses while supporting responsible inventory practices.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, performance metrics, shift handoffs, and compliance documentation; perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Other duties may apply as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, maintenance management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.

Minimum five years of progressive…