Maintenance Supervisor

nVent • Solon, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the upkeep, repair, and optimization of machinery, equipment, and facility areas to support smooth production operations and minimize downtime. The role leads maintenance technicians, coordinates preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoots equipment issues, and supports safety and operational efficiency. The supervisor also works with operations and maintenance teams to improve asset reliability, availability, and performance, while supporting manufacturing goals and cost-effectiveness.

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.
• 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; handle tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; squat, stoop, and kneel; reach above the head and forward; and frequently climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical knowledge and experience; a license is not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance crew and help schedule preventive maintenance for production equipment.
• Promote a positive work culture focused 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 make effective use of available resources.
• Document and maintain equipment files and manuals.
• Establish contacts and help manage contractors.
• Follow applicable safety rules and coach employees on safety.
• Conduct weekly safety audits and inspections.
• Notify department leaders and value stream managers of problems involving equipment, operations, materials, or related issues.
• Maintain and continuously improve a maintenance program that supports safety, asset utilization and health, cost-effectiveness, quality, production, and business results.
• Demonstrate nVent’s cultural beliefs and lead by example 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 moving 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement may be available.
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave may be available.
• Back-up care services may be available.
• Paid time off, including volunteer time, may be available.
• Well-being program may be available.
• Legal and identity theft protection may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED