Maintenance Supervisor

Summary: The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily maintenance operations, including the installation, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment, machinery, tools, and facility infrastructure. This position provides hands-on technical support while supervising maintenance personnel to ensure equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and a safe working environment This position is responsible for coordinating maintenance schedules, assigning work, monitoring equipment performance, and ensuring preventive maintenance programs are completed effectively.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Supervise, coordinate, and assign daily maintenance activities to ensure timely completion of equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and facility maintenance needs. Provide hands-on technical support in diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and installing electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems used in manufacturing and facility operations.

Oversee the installation, modification, inspection, and maintenance of machinery, equipment, tools, and facility infrastructure. Apply knowledge of PLCs, AC/DC motors and drives, control logic, electrical schematics, and troubleshooting techniques to resolve equipment issues. Diagnose and repair malfunctions in machinery and equipment, including dismantling defective equipment and installing new or repaired components as necessary.

Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) procedures to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime. Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment to identify potential issues, wear, or required repairs. Utilize appropriate powered tools, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments to perform maintenance and repair activities.

Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency through equipment modifications, upgrades, and process improvements. Coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Operations teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, resolve production constraints, and minimize operational interruptions.

Monitor equipment performance, analyze recurring maintenance issues, and recommend corrective actions to prevent future breakdowns. Maintain appropriate spare parts inventory and communicate supply needs to ensure necessary materials and components are available for maintenance activities. Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, and support to maintenance personnel to ensure work is performed accurately, efficiently, and safely Establish daily priorities, monitor workload distribution, and ensure maintenance assignments are completed within established timelines.

Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to maintenance team members and assist with performance evaluations and employee development. Identify safety and environmental risks, implement corrective actions, and ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable OSHA, NEMA, NEC, and other relevant safety requirements. Coordinate with other departments to support operational needs and achieve departmental goals.

Other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Education, and/or Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics technology, bioengineers, biological sciences or technical certification in electrical engineering technology, electronics, automation technology, mechatronics, or a related field may be considered.

5+ years’ experience in related filed. Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred. Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Experience troubleshooting PLCs, AC/DC motors and drives, control systems, and industrial manufacturing equipment preferred.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests, coordinate team activities, and respond effectively to equipment emergencies.

Experience working in FDA-regulated manufacturing environments is preferred, with knowledge of cGMP, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards highly desirable. Language Skills: English required; Spanish is a plus. Reasonable accommodations can be made, up to and including translation services. Physical Demands: Position requires walking, standing for prolonged periods, occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

May frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: Non-temperature-controlled warehouse, non-temperature-controlled production floor, temperature-controlled office. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO Statement: CHEMENCE® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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