Maintenance Supervisor

Redwood Materials•Ridgeville, SC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Technicians who execute preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, and equipment improvement projects across our mechanical separation facility. Serving as the on-site maintenance leader, you will be expected to own crew performance, safety accountability, and the reliability of plant equipment while working closely with production, engineering, and EHS teams. You will be working in a startup culture.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience managing maintenance technicians
Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems in an automated manufacturing environment
Experience with CMMS platforms for work order management, PM scheduling, and parts tracking
Solid understanding of LOTO/OSHA requirements and permit-to-work systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders
Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality results
Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day maintenance operations including preventive maintenance execution, breakdown response, and equipment improvement projects
Enforce safety standards across the crew, including PPE compliance, lockout/tagout procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and job safety analysis completion
Partner with the Production Supervisor to coordinate maintenance activities, communicate equipment status, and manage escalations during downtime events
Work with the Maintenance Planner to ensure PMs are scheduled and completed on time
Hold the crew accountable for complete and accurate work order documentation including notes, photos, parts used, and labor hours
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide direct, constructive feedback; recognize achievement and address areas for improvement
Manage attendance, training compliance, and day-to-day performance for all direct reports
Develop technicians technically and professionally to support their career growth
Foster a positive and inclusive team culture built on accountability, collaboration, and safety
Efficiently allocate personnel and equipment to meet operational objectives
Effectively manage conflicts within the team using fair and diplomatic approaches