Supervisor, Maintenance
About The Position
The Supervisor, Maintenance leads maintenance operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing performance. The role supervises and develops maintenance technicians and coordinates preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, equipment installations, modifications, rebuilds, and continuous improvement initiatives. It partners with Production, Engineering, and plant leadership to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. The supervisor operates with a high degree of independence and influences plant performance through planning, technical leadership, and employee development. The maintenance team uses a DuPont shift schedule consisting of four crews on a repeating 28-day cycle to provide continuous 24/7 coverage. Supervisors must be willing and able to work or cover all four shifts, including days and nights.
Requirements
- Associate degree or technical certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to perform the essential functions.
- At least 4 years of progressive manufacturing maintenance experience.
- 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.
- Willingness and ability to work or cover all four shifts, consisting of days and nights.
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 meet safety, reliability, quality, and productivity objectives.
- Set 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 with planning, scheduling, and prioritizing maintenance activities in the assigned area.
- Partner with Production and Engineering to identify equipment-issue root causes 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 improve manufacturing performance and equipment effectiveness.
- Implement and enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; ensure proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with safe work practices.
- Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop job safety plans, conduct field safety audits, facilitate safety meetings, and communicate safety-program updates.
- Administer assigned critical safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, and Confined Space.
- Work or cover all four crews' shifts, including days and nights, as needed for continuous 24/7 coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
