Maintenance Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead and coordinate maintenance operations within a manufacturing facility in Mecklenburg County, NC. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for a hands-on maintenance leader with strong mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls knowledge who can effectively lead a team while driving equipment reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM

Pay: $38.46–$43.27/hour (approximately $80,000–$90,000 annually) with annual & quarterly bonus eligibility based on performance

The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee maintenance personnel, equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, work orders, contractors, spare-parts inventory, and maintenance-related projects while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance technicians, including daily work assignments, coaching, training, performance evaluations, and employee development.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support while promoting safe and effective maintenance practices.
• Review employee timekeeping records, make necessary corrections, and approve timesheets weekly.
• Manage third-party contractors performing maintenance and facility-related work.
• Conduct regular inspections of plant equipment and facilities to identify maintenance needs, reliability concerns, and potential safety issues.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders, maintenance activities, equipment history, and related documentation.
• Prioritize maintenance activities and communicate work order status with maintenance personnel, operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot and support repairs involving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Identify and implement equipment, maintenance, and process improvements that increase reliability, efficiency, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Establish and periodically review standard maintenance procedures and work practices.
• Evaluate technical training needs and support ongoing skill development for maintenance personnel.
• Monitor maintenance expenses and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency and resource utilization.
• Maintain appropriate spare-parts and supply inventory to support timely equipment repairs and minimize downtime.
• Build and maintain relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and local suppliers.
• Respond to urgent equipment and facility issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support 5S, Lean Manufacturing, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable company policies, quality standards, OSHA requirements, and facility procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably within a chemical manufacturing or processing environment.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or maintenance team coordination experience strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls troubleshooting skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of pipe fitting, welding, carpentry, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of building codes, electrical codes, and OSHA regulations.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) standards.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS or similar maintenance management software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, technical documentation, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in a related technical or engineering discipline.
• Supervisory experience within chemical manufacturing, processing, industrial manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Experience developing or improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

**This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you**