The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor leads the day-to-day maintenance operations of the facility, overseeing a team of mechanics and technicians responsible for the repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of production equipment, machinery, and facility systems. This role combines hands-on mechanical expertise with people leadership and project management to minimize downtime, ensure safety compliance, and support continuous production.
Position Details
**Title: **Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Shift: First-Shift - Flex as needed
Pay Type: Salaried Exempt - $75,000 - $100,000 per year
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises, schedules, and coaches a team of maintenance mechanics and technicians across assigned shift(s).
- Diagnoses and resolves complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.
- Develops and manages preventive maintenance (PM) programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Leads root cause analysis on equipment failures and implements corrective actions.
- Plans and manages maintenance-related capital and improvement projects, including budgeting, timelines, and contractor coordination.
- Maintains inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment; manages vendor relationships and purchasing.
- Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable safety and regulatory standards.
- Conducts performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and training and development for maintenance staff.
- Partners with Production, Engineering, and EHS teams to prioritize work orders and support production goals.
- Maintains accurate maintenance records, work order logs, and equipment history using a CMMS.
- Participates in emergency and off-hours callouts as needed.
- Enforces plant safety programs, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and PPE requirements.
Skills & Competencies
Technical / Mechanical
- Troubleshooting and repair of industrial mechanical systems
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems knowledge
- Basic-to-intermediate electrical troubleshooting
Leadership / Supervisory
- Team Scheduling
- Assist with performance management
- Conflict Resolution
- Delegation
- Training and Mentoring
Safety & Compliance
- OSHA general industry knowledge
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program enforcement
- Incident investigation and reporting
- EPA and environmental compliance awareness (waste disposal, chemical handling)
Administrative / Systems
- CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) proficiency
- Work order management and prioritization
- Microsoft Office
Other
- Must be highly accurate and effective in both verbal and written communications
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Adaptability in a fast-changing environment
- Time management
- Integrity and accountability
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade school certification preferred
- Associates degree or 4+ years experience in a related mechanical field
- 2+ years of supervisory experience
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing preferred
- Forklift certification preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and moving machinery