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Maintenance Supervisor

Anonymous Employer

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$30.77-46.63 /h
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Opelika, AL
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives on developing teams, improving equipment reliability, and driving operational excellence? This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join a growing manufacturing operation where your leadership, technical expertise, and continuous improvement mindset will make a direct impact on plant performance.

We're looking for a strong people leader who can motivate teams, solve complex maintenance challenges, and partner with operations to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and production success.

What You'll Do

Lead Maintenance Operations

  • Supervise daily maintenance activities and prioritize work to support production goals
  • Coordinate rapid response to equipment breakdowns while maintaining safety and quality standards
  • Schedule and oversee preventive maintenance programs for production equipment and facility systems
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Drive Reliability & Performance

  • Improve equipment uptime, reliability, and overall maintenance effectiveness
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility system issues
  • Review equipment performance and identify opportunities for process improvements
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, and cost reduction

Manage Projects & Resources

  • Coordinate maintenance projects from planning through execution
  • Support maintenance budgeting, inventory management, and resource planning
  • Track key performance metrics including downtime, reliability, cost savings, and project completion
  • Ensure maintenance activities are aligned with operational and business objectives

Partner Across the Organization

  • Collaborate with production, quality, warehouse, and leadership teams to support facility goals
  • Communicate expectations, priorities, and maintenance performance objectives
  • Serve as a key resource for equipment reliability, maintenance planning, and operational problem solving

What We're Looking For

  • Maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, food production, or industrial operations
  • Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, refrigeration, and boiler systems
  • Experience leading maintenance teams and developing technicians
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
  • Strong planning, organization, and project management skills
  • Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, CMMS systems, and reliability practices
  • Commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments

You should be proficient in:

  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Industrial Electrical Experience
  • Workplace Safety & EHS Management
  • Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Repair & Maintenance