Maintenance Supervisor

Recruitment Consultant in Aerospace & Defence Scotland/LA

Are you a hands‑on maintenance professional looking to lead, innovate, and grow your career in a aerospace environment? We’re seeking a Maintenance Supervisor / Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to join a billion‑dollar aerospace organization that operates with the agility and culture of an independent company. This is not a “keep‑the‑lights‑on” role—this is a chance to transform maintenance operations while preparing to step into management.

• Lead a team of highly skilled maintenance professionals, some of whom have been on the shop floor for decades.
• Step into a succession‑planning role—within 18 months to 3 years you will be promoted to Facilities Engineering Manager.
• Work in a regulated aerospace environment (AS9100) with complex, engineered‑to‑order products.
• Modernize maintenance operations, implement proactive maintenance practices, and improve reliability and uptime.
• Gain high visibility and collaborate daily with leadership andissa operations, including the President—this is a hands‑on, strategic, and impactful role.

• Supervise and mentor ~11 maintenance staff plus support machinists.
• Oversee manufacturing equipment (~650 assets) and facilities systems (HVAC, boilers, electrical, etc.).
• Manage work orders, prioritize tasks, and coordinate between maintenance, operations, and tooling teams.
• Lead the shift from reactive “firefighting” to preventive, reliability‑focused maintenance.
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• Engage directly on the shop floor to build trust, drive change, and influence culture.

• Technical degree preferred (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Reliability, Materials, or related).
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• Experience in industrial maintenance, reliability engineering, or preventive maintenance programs (does not need to be aerospace).
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing equipment and/or facilities systems.
• Energetic, proactive, and capable of leading change while earning respect on the shop floor.
• Strong communicator who can collaborate with operators, leadership, and cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑directed and able to manage priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑mix environment.

• $105k–$120k, depending on experience.
• High visibility role with direct path to management within 18–36 months.
• Opportunity to modernize a reactive maintenance function and make a measurable impact.
• Be part of a collaborative, skilled team in a supportive aerospace manufacturing environment.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation about this role, contact our consultant Rabeel Imrane;
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Mid‑ услод итарное level

Full‑time

Management, Engineering and Manufacturing

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing