MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - ACE

REINKE MANUFACTURING • Kearney, NE

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure manufacturing equipment, facilities, and utilities operate safely, reliably, and cost-effectively. This role places strong emphasis on project schedule adherence, maintenance budgeting, and cost control while supporting production goals, minimizing downtime, and maintaining compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or trade certification preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance budgets, schedules, and projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial controls (PLC experience a plus).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, project schedules, and technical drawings.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and assign work to maintenance technicians in the most logical combinations (mechanical, electrical, and/or facilities) to meet daily operational and project timelines.
• Train, coach, and evaluate maintenance personnel; communnicate performance expectations and accountability standards.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance logs, work orders, and project documentation (CMMS preferred).
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations (OSHA), company safety policies, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Manage, monitor, and control the maintenance, repair, and rebuild budgets; monitor labor, parts, and contractor costs against targets.
• Plan and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, engineering, and quality teams to minimize operational disruptions.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and long-term reliability improvements.
• Manage spare parts inventory, tools, and maintenance supplies; evaluate usage trends and recommend stocking levels to control costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees