Maintenance Supervisor

Northern Manufacturing Co•Oak Harbor, OH

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About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor leads a small team of maintenance and janitorial personnel while remaining actively involved in hands-on maintenance work. This is a working supervisor role with primary responsibility for troubleshooting, repairing, and improving complex machinery, systems, and facilities issues within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In addition to supervising daily maintenance activities, the Maintenance Supervisor serves as the department’s technical lead—personally addressing advanced mechanical, electrical, and facility challenges; guiding preventive and corrective maintenance efforts; and training and mentoring maintenance employees. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting safe, efficient production operations.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year technical school in engineering, industrial maintenance, or a skilled trade; or equivalent combination of education and hands-on industry experience.
5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience required; prior supervisory or lead maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex production equipment in a manufacturing setting.
Strong employee relations skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with maintenance staff, production teams, and leadership.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and electrical diagrams.
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing automation, robotics, or CNC/laser equipment preferred.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and respond to equipment breakdowns and facility issues to minimize plant downtime and maintain production flow.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and improvement work on complex fabrication equipment, including Trumpf lasers, Fanuc robots, press brakes, welding equipment, and other machinery.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, escalating or coordinating vendor support when appropriate.
Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance team, including scheduling, work assignment, and performance management.
Serve as the primary technical resource for advanced maintenance issues, providing direct guidance and hands-on support to maintenance personnel.
Collaborate with production supervisors and leads to prioritize maintenance needs and reduce disruptions to workflow.
Direct and oversee installation, setup, repair, and modification of production equipment, tooling, and material handling systems.
Support inspection, maintenance, and safe operation of overhead cranes, JIB cranes, hoists, and lifting devices, including coordination of required inspections and corrective actions.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate project work, corrective maintenance, and preventive maintenance activities.
Research, recommend, and order maintenance supplies, tools, and replacement parts; manage spare parts and tooling inventory.
Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facilities to identify wear, safety concerns, or reliability risks and address them proactively.
Coordinate and oversee outside contractors and service providers for specialized repairs, crane inspections, HVAC, electrical work, landscaping, cleaning, and snow removal.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and manufacturer requirements; actively participate in safety meetings and safety improvement initiatives.
Perform housekeeping audits and ensure shop and facility standards are consistently met.
Train, mentor, and coach maintenance employees on equipment operation, troubleshooting techniques, crane safety, lockout/tagout, and preventive maintenance best practices.