Maintenance Supervisor Powertrain

Epitec, Inc

Livonia, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26–$29 Per Hour
SKILLS
Asset Management, Coaching, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Employee Relations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Leadership, Machine Tool, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operational Improvement, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Powertrain, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Reliability Engineering, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Staff Development, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Livonia, MI
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Livonia, MI

Job Type: Full Time, Contract

Expected hours per week: 40

Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm

Pay: $26.00-$29.00/hr

Job Description:
We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead skilled trades and maintenance personnel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for driving a strong safety culture, maximizing equipment uptime, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring production equipment operates efficiently and reliably.
The ideal candidate has experience supervising maintenance teams in manufacturing, possesses strong mechanical aptitude, and is comfortable working with unionized workforces and rotating shifts.
Key Responsibilities
  • Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while enforcing workplace policies and procedures.
  • Lead and coach maintenance and skilled trades employees in equipment maintenance and asset management activities.
  • Drive improvements in equipment reliability, uptime, MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).
  • Oversee preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
  • Utilize machine monitoring tools and data to identify constraints, reduce downtime, and improve production flow.
  • Partner with production, engineering, and plant leadership to resolve equipment and operational issues.
  • Build positive working relationships with hourly employees, union representatives, and management teams.
  • Administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) consistently and fairly.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support employee development.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 1 year of supervisory and/or manufacturing experience.
  • Basic understanding of PLC logic and controls.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Experience with safety and quality systems.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Knowledge of constraint management principles.
  • Previous experience leading a unionized workforce.
What We're Looking For
  • Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
  • Excellent communication and active listening skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Professionalism under pressure and in challenging situations.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Why Join Us?
  • Opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
  • Direct impact on plant performance, equipment reliability, and employee development.
  • Collaborative culture focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Career growth opportunities within a growing organization.
If you're a hands-on leader with manufacturing maintenance experience and a passion for developing teams and improving equipment reliability, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits: 80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan

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About the Company

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Epitec, Inc

Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/