Maintenance Supervisor

Autumn Harp Inc.•Essex Junction, VT

5d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Autumn Harp is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead its maintenance team in a fast-paced, 24/6 GMP manufacturing environment. The role supervises maintenance technicians, drives equipment reliability, manages preventive maintenance programs, and supports continuous improvement to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, and robotic systems, and is committed to safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related technical field.
Minimum of six years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and familiarity with controls, automation, and robotic systems.
Proven ability to lead teams, establish accountability, and drive maintenance performance improvements.
Experience with root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability programs.
Strong organizational, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Ability to work around fragrances and cosmetic ingredients on a daily basis.
Experience leading continuous improvement, downtime reduction, and equipment reliability initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians through training, scheduling, performance management, and daily support.
Oversee maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient operation of manufacturing and compounding equipment.
Manage and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, control, and automated systems.
Coordinate equipment repairs, rebuilds, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
Partner with Production, Compounding, and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance and support production goals.
Monitor maintenance metrics, identify root causes of recurring issues, and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and line setup information.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP requirements, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
Provide leadership support across multiple shifts and respond to off-hours equipment issues as needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.