Maintenance Supervisor

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What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

Job Posting:

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee a team of maintenance technicians responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of machinery, equipment, and systems. Working within a manufacturing environment, you will ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and maintain safety and compliance standards. Under the guidance of the Plant Manager, your role will require hands-on leadership, strong technical expertise, and a commitment to structured problem-solving and continuous improvement. You will also lead efforts to establish and sustain a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system and leverage Lean tools to drive long-term stability in plant performance.

You Will:

Technical & Operational Leadership

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians to ensure efficient and effective maintenance operations.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, including high-voltage and control-voltage circuits.
• Manage the maintenance of hydraulic systems, ensuring pumps, valves, and actuators function correctly.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production.
• Coordinate with production and engineering to resolve equipment-related issues promptly and efficiently.
• Participate in planning and executing capital projects and equipment upgrades.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance (PM) programs to enhance equipment reliability and reduce emergency repairs.
• Establish and support condition-based monitoring routines and predictive maintenance methods.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of maintenance work orders, spare parts inventory, PMs, and asset history.

Lean and CI Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Daily Management System, including visual boards, tier meetings, and escalation protocols.
• Champion Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), including implementation of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Focused Improvement (FI) activities in partnership with production.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving workshops using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, A3 thinking, and PDCA.
• Use OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) data and loss analysis (Availability, Performance, Quality) to target chronic equipment issues and drive uptime improvements.
• Conduct downtime analysis and lead root cause countermeasure implementation for top equipment losses.
• Coach technicians to think critically and use data when troubleshooting and resolving recurring breakdowns.
• Drive 5S and Visual Management throughout the Maintenance Department, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Maintain and promote a CI visual board that tracks improvement activities, loss elimination efforts, and KPIs tied to equipment health.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA and company safety policies, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and arc flash protocols.
• Promote a culture of proactive safety ownership among all maintenance technicians.

You Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in hydraulic, mechanical, electrical systems and automation systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents: electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, P&IDs, and manuals.
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to coach and develop technical teams.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM principles, and structured problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of OEE metrics, OEE loss categorization, and how to translate those insights into action.
• Solid understanding of industrial safety stand