Maintenance Supervisor

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Denison, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Best Practices, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Solutions, Business Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Decision Support, Documentation, Electricity, Employee Relations, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Staff Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Systems Maintenance, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Denison, IA
POSTED
28 days ago
Title: Maintenance Supervisor 
Shift: 2nd and 3rd shift available 

Location: Denison, IA

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Annual Bonus Potential 
Pay: $75-90k with OT bonuses 

Job Summary:
  • This role is responsible for leading maintenance operations within a manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards. The position oversees maintenance personnel, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and supports overall plant performance. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Duties:
  • Maintenance Leadership & Team Development
    Lead and supervise a team of maintenance professionals, including mechanics and electricians. Provide coaching, training, and guidance on best practices, safety procedures, and technical skills. Foster a high-performing, collaborative work environment while supporting employee development.
  • Maintenance Strategy & Execution
    Plan, coordinate, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs in partnership with production teams. Implement and sustain maintenance systems, including TPM and standard operating procedures. Provide both immediate troubleshooting support and long-term solutions to equipment and process challenges.
  • Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement
    Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to maintenance effectiveness, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency. Analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements. Prepare and communicate regular performance updates to leadership.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
    Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to applicable regulatory requirements and internal standards. Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance work, asset history, and inventory.
  • Operational Support & Business Continuity
    Provide leadership coverage and ensure continuity of operations during staffing gaps. Support critical decision-making and ensure timely completion of maintenance priorities.
  • People Leadership
    Promote a positive workplace culture through effective communication, coaching, and engagement. Support performance management activities including hiring, training, evaluation, and employee relations.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience leading teams, projects, or processes, including training and mentoring employees
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities within a manufacturing environment
  • Effective communication and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with standard business software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
  • Flexibility to support extended hours or weekend operations as needed


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com