Maintenance Supervisor

Sonoco • Hartselle, AL

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Engineer / Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading daily maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability, plant safety, operational efficiency, and employee development. This role supports the Sonoco Performance System (SPS) and Maintenance Excellence initiatives by driving preventive and predictive maintenance programs, improving equipment performance, and developing a highly skilled maintenance team.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, machine safeguarding requirements, and industrial safety practices.
• Proven leadership ability with experience developing, coaching, and motivating employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with root cause analysis techniques such as 5 Why, FMEA, and other structured problem-solving methods.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as SPS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Ability to analyze maintenance and operational data to identify trends and drive performance improvements.
• Experience with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage maintenance costs, contractor performance, and maintenance resources.
• 3+ years of maintenance supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and improving equipment reliability, safety performance, and operational results.
• Demonstrated success supporting continuous improvement and driving measurable equipment and process enhancements.
• Experience with CMMS systems, preventive maintenance programs, reliability initiatives, and root cause analysis.
• A hands-on leader with strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and a passion for developing people and improving equipment performance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar technical drawing software is preferred.
• An associate's or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing, or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Support and reinforce the Sonoco Performance System (SPS) through disciplined execution of maintenance processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and standard work practices.
• Drive equipment reliability and uptime through effective preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
• Champion the Sonoco Maintenance Excellence process to improve OEE, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel to ensure the team possesses the skills and capabilities required to perform safely and effectively.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities to support production requirements and customer commitments.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and apply root cause analysis tools to identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Manage maintenance work schedules, contractor activity, and vendor relationships to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing SPS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Identify and implement equipment and process improvements that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and reliability.
• Monitor maintenance spending and resource utilization while identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall performance.
• Build and maintain productive relationships that foster employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
• Provide direction, training, coaching, and performance management for maintenance employees.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve plant objectives and continuously improve business results.
• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team by driving accountability, problem-solving, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree