Maintenance Supervisor

Profile Products LLC•Conover, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily activities of the maintenance department to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all production equipment, utilities, and facility systems. This position supervises maintenance technicians, prioritizes preventive and corrective maintenance activities, manages contractor work, and partners closely with production leadership to maximize equipment uptime while maintaining compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Experience with conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification.
Experience in manufacturing, wood products, mulch, soil, or bulk material handling operations.
PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley preferred).
Welding and fabrication experience.
Knowledge of VFDs, automation, and industrial controls.
OSHA 30 certification.
Forklift, aerial lift, or heavy equipment maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians.
Establish daily work priorities and assign maintenance tasks based on business needs.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
Ensure proper staffing and support overtime or weekend maintenance activities as required.
Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-related equipment issues.
Ensure rapid response to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
Monitor work order completion and equipment history through the CMMS.
Verify repairs are completed safely and effectively before equipment returns to production.
Identify recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
Recommend equipment upgrades and process improvements to improve reliability and reduce costs.
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in capital improvement projects and equipment installations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, machine guarding, and electrical safety procedures.
Conduct safety meetings and incident investigations.
Maintain compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
Manage maintenance parts inventory and critical spare components.
Coordinate purchasing of maintenance materials and outside services.
Control maintenance expenditures within approved budgets.
Evaluate contractor performance and ensure quality workmanship.
Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, EH&S, and Operations leadership.
Participate in daily production meetings and communicate equipment status.
Assist in developing maintenance strategies that support production goals.