Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

This is a mid-level position responsible for leading the maintenance team and ensuring optimal performance of all plant equipment and systems. As a Supervisor the incumbent will direct work functions, scheduling, prioritizing work orders, populating backlog, and keeping a daily log of events, including disciplinary action.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, coach, and provide guidance to maintenance staff across all shifts.
• Ensure maintenance team accountability through task delegation, follow-up, and performance feedback.
• Oversee scheduling of shift employees while aligning with production requirements.
• Maintain tool control and ensure safe and effective use of equipment and tools.
• Track and report daily shift activity through detailed End-of-Shift Reports.

Maintenance Program Execution

• Manage and execute a comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance program across the facility.
• Ensure work orders are prioritized, scheduled, and completed with a target of 100% completion rate.
• Review and inspect completed work for accuracy, completeness, and safety compliance.
• Monitor and report key metrics related to equipment uptime, maintenance backlog, and repair turnaround time.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Work Order & Asset Management (Using CMMS - Limble)

• Serve as the primary owner and administrator of the CMMS (Limble) system:
• Ensure 85–90% of technician hours are logged.
• Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are scheduled and completed on time.
• Generate and analyze reports on system use, asset performance, and maintenance KPIs.
• Ensure work orders are properly linked to required parts, labor, and equipment.

Capital Projects & Contractor Oversight

• Plan and manage capital improvement projects including equipment upgrades and installations.
• Oversee external contractors for repair, maintenance, and installation projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate closely with engineering and production to align on project goals and execution plans.

Technical Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform and/or supervise emergency and scheduled maintenance on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building systems.
• Troubleshoot issues using instrumentation, control panels, and diagnostic tools.
• Conduct repairs and calibrations on pumps, valves, heat exchangers, compressors, and other key equipment.
• Move, adjust, and calibrate control systems to maintain process variables including temperature, flow, pressure, and vacuum.
• Routinely inspect equipment to identify leaks, wear, damage, or other maintenance needs.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA, NFPA, local and federal safety regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety; lead safety audits and risk assessments as needed.
• Maintain electrical and equipment safety practices; proactively address hazards.
• Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain plant cleanliness and organization in all maintenance areas.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to maintenance processes and asset reliability.
• Be available for overtime or emergency call-ins as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Site

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years’ industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with industrial coolers, hammer mills, grain flakers, coolers, cleaners, belt conveyors, screw conveyors, drag conveyors, fans, and bucket elevators preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience required.

• Understanding of plant operational processes and procedures (e.g. routine and emergency start-up and shutdown practices).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and as a team.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care.
• Mechanical experience.
• Electrical experience.
• Pneumatic experience.
• Hydraulic experience.
• Welding experience.
• PC/PLC experience preferred.
• Forklift experience.
• Manlift experience.
• Front Loader experience.
• Knowledgeable of PPE’s and Fall Protection.
• Knowledgeable in Lockout Tagout (Machine Specific).
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