We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of skilled maintenance professionals supporting a high-volume automotive manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for supervising mechanics and electricians within a body shop environment, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining safe and efficient production operations.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong maintenance background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and lead a team of maintenance mechanics and electricians supporting automotive body shop operations.
Drive safe work practices while maintaining compliance with quality and production standards.
Coordinate daily startup meetings and communicate priorities to maintenance personnel.
Provide hands-on support to production teams by responding to equipment issues and minimizing downtime.
Oversee maintenance activities related to welding equipment, production systems, and automated manufacturing processes.
Manage employee performance, scheduling, payroll, safety initiatives, and workforce development.
Coordinate spare parts procurement and inventory needs to support uninterrupted operations.
Partner closely with production, engineering, and fellow supervisors to improve equipment performance and throughput.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, quality, and operational excellence.
Present regular updates on departmental performance, improvement activities, and business objectives.
Qualifications
Required
Minimum of 8 years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
Previous people leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Experience supporting production equipment and manufacturing operations.
Ability to build strong relationships across multiple departments and leadership levels.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including any shift, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.
Preferred
Associate's degree or higher.
Automotive manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of automotive body shop operations and welding processes.
Understanding of quality requirements within a manufacturing environment.
Experience working with automated equipment and robotics.
Familiarity with Fanuc robots.
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates will possess:
Strong maintenance and equipment troubleshooting expertise.