Maintenance Supervisor

Ruggable•Charlotte, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ruggable is seeking an energetic, hands-on, technical Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance technicians and keep manufacturing and fulfillment operations running smoothly at its Charlotte plant. The role is responsible for daily mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance to support maximum uptime, equipment safety, and efficient output across production lines, including large-scale printing, cutting, finishing, and packaging equipment. The supervisor manages shift schedules, maintains a floor presence, assigns daily work, and coordinates shift handoffs with production supervisors. The role also coordinates equipment and building repairs, monitors equipment performance, collaborates on root cause analysis of repeated machine failures, ensures safety-protocol compliance, manages spare-parts purchasing and vendor activity, and supports employee performance management.

Requirements

Fluent in English and Spanish, verbally and in writing.
Experience leading a team, including resolving problems and conflicts, conducting performance appraisals, and overseeing disciplinary practices.
At least 2 years of manufacturing maintenance experience with supervisory experience.
Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical systems, including PLCs, motor drives, sensors, and standard wiring, as well as mechanical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Solid understanding of warehouse, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
Proficiency with Google Suite or Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technology or a trade certification such as Journeyman, Millwright, or Industrial Maintenance.
Active OSHA certification, such as OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 General Industry.
Previous experience in the textile manufacturing industry.
Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for managing inventory and work orders.

Responsibilities

Manage work-shift schedules, maintain floor presence, and assign daily jobs to resolve open maintenance work orders promptly.
Conduct daily shift-handoff meetings with production supervisors.
Coordinate equipment and building repairs and monitor equipment and asset performance.
Partner with the Maintenance & Safety Manager and Reliability Engineering teams on root cause analysis of recurring machine failures.
Evaluate facility safety protocols and ensure compliance with state, local, and OSHA safety regulations, including LOTO, arc flash, machine guarding, and standard operating procedures.
Coordinate spare-parts inventory and submit purchase requests to keep replacement components in stock.
Oversee third-party contractors, specialized equipment technicians, and facilities service vendors while on site.
Resolve employee problems and conflicts and support performance appraisals and disciplinary practices.