Supervisor, Maintenance

Reynolds Consumer Products•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Leads maintenance operations to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing performance. Supervises maintenance technicians and coordinates preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Partners with Production, Engineering, and plant leadership to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. The role operates with a high degree of independence and influences daily plant performance through planning, technical leadership, and employee development. The maintenance team provides continuous 24/7 coverage through four crews on a repeating 28-day DuPont shift schedule. Supervisors must be willing and able to work or cover all four shifts, including days and nights. The role requires willingness to work a 12-hour rotating schedule with 3-on/3-off and 4-on/4-off rotation patterns.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
At least 4 years of progressive manufacturing maintenance experience.
Willingness to work a 12-hour DuPont schedule with rotating shifts and 3-on/3-off and 4-on/4-off rotation patterns.
Working knowledge of industrial maintenance practices and equipment reliability principles.
Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading maintenance activities or serving in a lead, foreman, or similar leadership role.
Previous experience supervising and developing maintenance employees.
Experience working in a union manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 5–20 maintenance employees to achieve safety, reliability, quality, and productivity objectives.
Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and foster employee engagement and skill development.
Schedule work assignments and allocate resources to meet production and maintenance priorities.
Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
Coordinate emergency repairs, equipment installations, modifications, and rebuilds.
Assist in planning, scheduling, and prioritizing maintenance activities within the assigned area.
Partner with Production and Engineering to identify root causes of equipment issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Collaborate with Engineering to ensure equipment complies with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
Evaluate contractor services and replacement parts, recommend solutions, and support procurement of maintenance materials and services.
Monitor major plant utility systems and lead maintenance activities to improve equipment efficiency, reliability, and operating costs.
Oversee fire protection system readiness and coordinate responses to abnormal operating conditions.
Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance and equipment effectiveness.
Implement and enforce safety policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, proper PPE use, and safe work practices.
Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Develop job safety plans, conduct field safety audits, facilitate safety meetings, and communicate safety program updates.
Serve as designated program administrator for assigned critical safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, and Confined Space.