Maintenance Supervisor (Manufacturing Facilities and Automated Equipment)

Southern Co
  • Durham, NC
    23 days ago

    Job Description

    Description

    Job Summary:

    The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading all maintenance operations for manufacturing and facility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. This role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs, manages maintenance personnel, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime and Overall Operational Effectiveness (OOE). The Maintenance Supervisor also leads capital and operational projects, coordinates vendor support, manages maintenance inventory, and ensures technicians receive the training and resources needed to support business objectives.

    Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

    • Associate degree in a technical field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

    • 5+ years of industrial equipment maintenance experience.

    • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.

    • 4+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing environment.

    • Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Lead, coach, develop, and schedule maintenance technicians to support operational requirements and ensure appropriate technical competency across the team.

    • Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability, uptime, and Overall Operational Effectiveness (OOE).

    • Monitor maintenance performance metrics, budgets, and inventory levels, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

    • Partner with manufacturing leadership to ensure equipment performance supports production goals and operational efficiency.

    • Oversee facility and equipment maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements, and other safety standards.

    • Utilize strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 110V and 480V applications, to troubleshoot and support equipment performance. Lead maintenance-related projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and execution.

    • Coordinate and manage internal and external resources, including contractors, vendors, equipment manufacturers, and service providers.

    • Develop, maintain, and improve maintenance procedures, work instructions, best practices, and preventive maintenance strategies.

    • Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, manuals, specifications, and other technical documentation.

    • Utilize maintenance management systems and project management software to track work, resources, project status, and performance outcomes.

    • Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

    • Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and multitasking skills while effectively managing priorities and deadlines.

    • Communicate project updates, performance results, risks, and recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.

    • Maintain a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety, quality, reliability, cost reduction, and operational excellence.

    Working Conditions:

    • This position is on-site 5 days per week.

    • Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.

    • Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate different business needs.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business needs.

    PowerSecure is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant''s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Operating Company: PowerSecure

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDurham, NC

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Capital Projectunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Facilities Managementunmatched
    • Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Managementunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Operational Strategyunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • PRINCE2unmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Project Management Certificationunmatched
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
    • Project Management Softwareunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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