Maintenance Supervisor

nVent•Solon, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the upkeep, repair, and optimization of machinery and equipment to support smooth production operations, minimize downtime, and maintain operational efficiency. The role leads maintenance technicians, schedules preventive maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and enforces safety standards, while also overseeing custodial upkeep of the facility and production equipment. The supervisor maintains a continuously improving maintenance program focused on safety, asset utilization and health, cost-effectiveness, quality, and production results. The role supports the long-term reliability, availability, and safety of facility assets, and drives predictive and preventive maintenance optimization, spare-parts availability, and condition-based maintenance. The position also develops technical solutions to improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, maintaining production machinery, fleet equipment, and facilities.
At least 2 years of experience supervising and leading maintenance team members toward shared goals.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, procedure manuals, and technical documents.
Experience using a computer, Microsoft Office, and an ERP system to track tickets and close work orders.
Ability to regularly walk and stand; lift up to 50 pounds; use hands and fingers to handle tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward.
Ability and willingness to frequently climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

Electrical knowledge and experience; a license is not required.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and management for the maintenance crew and help manage and schedule preventive maintenance on production equipment.
Foster a positive work environment and culture centered on safety, efficiency, effectiveness, high morale, and fair treatment.
Help prepare and execute daily, weekly, and monthly schedules for planned work.
Establish and improve standard work.
Lead scheduled meetings and review progress with maintenance and operations teams.
Improve preventive maintenance processes and equipment uptime.
Identify resource needs and use available resources effectively and efficiently.
Document and maintain equipment files and manuals.
Establish contacts and help manage contractors.
Observe applicable safety rules and coach employees on safety.
Conduct weekly safety audits and inspections.
Notify department leaders and value stream managers about problems involving equipment, operations, or materials.
Maintain and improve a complete maintenance program to optimize safety, asset utilization and health, cost-effectiveness, and quality while meeting or exceeding production and key business results.
Demonstrate nVent's cultural beliefs, lead by example, and promote those beliefs within the maintenance team.
Ensure the long-term reliability, availability, and safety of facility assets in support of manufacturing optimization.
Drive reliability programs, including predictive and preventive maintenance optimization, and ensure availability of spare parts, tools, and equipment.
Improve resource utilization by advancing time-based preventive maintenance toward condition-based maintenance.
Develop and implement technical ideas and solutions to improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Perform related duties as assigned.