Maintenance Supervisor

Niagara Bottling•Shelby Charter Township, MI

32d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor coordinates the day-to-day work of maintenance employees to ensure production equipment, machinery, instruments, facilities, buildings, and plants operate reliably and safely. The role oversees maintenance of injection molding, blow molding, and packaging equipment; manages preventive maintenance; and supports root-cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures. The supervisor also develops maintenance teams, manages contractors and projects, oversees safety activities, and works with others across the organization to meet customer deadlines. The role requires regular and predictable attendance and the ability to lift items up to 50 pounds throughout the shift. This position develops and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, efficiency, cost, and cycle times. It includes hiring, training, coaching, and reviewing employees; maintaining time and maintenance records; estimating, requisitioning, and inspecting materials; and maintaining a clean work environment. The role embodies Niagara’s LIFE competency model, emphasizing ownership, innovation, problem-solving, teamwork, coaching, and effective communication. The minimum education requirement is an associate’s degree in engineering, business administration, or another related field or vocational studies. A bachelor’s degree in a related area is preferred. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time team members.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
At least 4 years of experience in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
At least 4 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Associate’s degree in engineering, business administration, or another related field or vocational studies.
Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
6 years of experience working in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
6 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or another related field or vocational studies.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance of injection molding, blow molding, and packaging equipment.
Oversee maintenance department activities and review and approve preventive maintenance documents.
Schedule and manage preventive maintenance activities.
Build mechanical and preventive maintenance teams to keep equipment in excellent condition, maintain high line efficiency, and manage parts stock.
Oversee outside contractors performing facility installations and projects.
Coordinate with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
Hire, train, coach, and review employee performance; work with HR on discipline, terminations, and recruitment.
Oversee safety team activities and monitor and enforce safety requirements.
Build a positive work environment.
Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Recommend changes to working conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in solving them.
Maintain time and maintenance records.
Develop capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Health Savings Account with company match.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
Family-building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
Income protection, including life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.
Discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.