Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

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