Job Description

Maintenance Supervisor

Location:

Fernley (Northern Nevada) | Onsite

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor

to lead maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment. This individual will oversee maintenance personnel, ensure equipment reliability, minimise production downtime, and drive preventative maintenance initiatives while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of maintenance technicians.

• Lead troubleshooting and repair efforts for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production equipment.

• Support and perform PLC and automation diagnostics on manufacturing systems.

• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programmes to maximise equipment uptime.

• Schedule work orders, prioritise maintenance activities, and manage maintenance backlogs.

• Partner with production teams to minimise operational disruptions and improve equipment performance.

• Monitor spare parts inventory and assist with maintenance budgeting and capital equipment planning.

• Support equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning activities, and facility improvement projects.

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and machine guarding requirements.

• Coach, train, and develop maintenance team members while promoting a strong safety culture.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on PLC and automated equipment troubleshooting experience.

• Strong knowledge of:

• Experience implementing and managing preventive maintenance programmes.

• Working knowledge of CMMS or maintenance management software.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, prioritise work, and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with welding and fabrication.

• Background supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.

• Experience with equipment installation and commissioning projects.

• Technical certification, trade school training, or related education.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance leader who can balance people management, technical troubleshooting, reliability initiatives, and safety compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.