Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

KIK Consumer Products•Salem, VA

32d•$90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

KIK Consumer Products is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor for its second shift. The role is responsible for ensuring optimal performance of plant machinery and equipment through inspection, testing, monitoring, repairs, and replacements. The supervisor directs the maintenance workforce, provides on-site expertise, and supports efficient, safe plant operations and production goals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., with overtime as needed. The position emphasizes safety, quality, equipment availability, and a shift from reactive to proactive maintenance. It oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs, maintenance planning and scheduling, contractor standards, and the maintenance team's budget. The supervisor works with production, the Maintenance Manager, procurement, and external vendors to support plant operations and ensure employees are trained and qualified. KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; retirement savings options with an employer match; education assistance; and eligibility for an annual incentive bonus or commission target. The stated base salary range is $90,000–$100,000.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
Hands-on experience with assembly-line machinery, including PLC programming.
Excellent reading, writing, and math skills.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Organizational and mechanical skills, including the ability to read blueprints.
Basic computer skills using Excel and Word.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to influence a culture shift from reactive to proactive maintenance methods.
Willingness to work off-shift hours as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Direct the maintenance workforce and provide on-site expertise.
Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently and meets quality and safety standards.
Review work planning and scheduling with the production planner.
Ensure equipment availability supports the production plan.
Coordinate with plant or production supervisors to facilitate maintenance duties performed by operators.
Work with the Maintenance Manager to ensure maintenance craft employees are properly qualified and trained for assigned work.
Enforce environmental regulations.
Maintain a visible presence in the field and promote proactive rather than reactive maintenance.
Administer encouragement and discipline to direct employees.
Monitor the CMMS.
Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Work with procurement and external vendors to purchase supplies and parts and obtain competitive equipment bids.
Monitor outside contractors' shop qualifications and quality standards.
Develop standards for major maintenance overhauls and outages.
Manage the maintenance team's budget.
Inspect, test, monitor, repair, and replace machinery and equipment.