Supervisor, Maintenance

Reynolds Consumer Products•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Supervisor, Maintenance leads maintenance operations that support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing performance. The role supervises maintenance technicians and coordinates preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, emergency repairs, equipment installations, modifications, rebuilds, and continuous improvement. It partners with Production, Engineering, and plant leadership to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency and maintain safety and regulatory compliance. The position operates with a high degree of independence and contributes to plant performance through planning, technical leadership, and employee development. The maintenance team works on a DuPont shift schedule, with four crews on a repeating 28-day cycle providing 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, including willingness and ability to 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 5–20 maintenance employees to achieve 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 improve 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 regulations.
Evaluate contractor services and replacement parts, recommend solutions, and support procurement of maintenance materials and services.
Monitor major plant utility system performance and lead maintenance activities to improve equipment efficiency, reliability, and operating costs.
Oversee fire protection system readiness and coordinate timely responses to abnormal operating conditions.
Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance and equipment effectiveness.
Implement and enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe work practices.
Lead incident investigations, determine 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.
Administer assigned critical safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, and Confined Space.