Maintenance Superintendent

Detroit, United States | Posted on 01/12/2026

• Oversee and direct the maintenance function to ensure timely and effective repair, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant systems and equipment.
• Analyze recurring maintenance issues to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions that prevent recurrence and reduce downtime.
• Develop, execute, and sustain preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs aligned with reliability best practices.
• Plan, organize, and supervise maintenance staff and contractors, ensuring full compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Evaluate maintenance requests, prioritize work orders, and allocate resources efficiently to meet operational goals.
• Lead expense and capital projects, including developing scopes of work, preparing cost estimates, obtaining bids, managing contractors, and ensuring project completion within scope and budget.
• Support electrical system reliability, including oversight of low- and medium-voltage (480 V to 12.46 kV) power distribution equipment, switch gear, and controls.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to develop and implement equipment upgrades and system improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and reliability records through the use of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Manage spare parts inventory and storeroom operations to ensure critical equipment availability.
• Oversee the preventive maintenance and operational readiness of mobile and support equipment.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the maintenance department.
• Perform other duties as required to support operational reliability and organizational objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible maintenance or reliability engineering experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical background in both electrical and mechanical systems, including experience with low and medium voltage distribution (up to 12.46 kV).
• Demonstrated success managing maintenance personnel, contractors, and projects in compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, production-oriented setting.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies.

• Experience with CMMS systems (such as SAP, Maximo, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of industrial processing, material handling, or ventilation systems.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering concepts and condition-based maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of federal and state industrial safety regulations (OSHA or equivalent).
• Ability to support multi-shift operations and coordinate maintenance activities across varying schedules.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, bend, and access elevated or confined areas as needed.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including steel-toe footwear, gloves, and safety glasses.
• Ability to work safely in both indoor and outdoor industrial environments in varying temperatures.