Maintenance Supervisor

Description

The Maintenance Supervisor leads the plant maintenance team to ensure the reliability, availability,

performance, and safe operation of all production and utility equipment. This role oversees

maintenance activities to guarantee they are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with

standardized procedures. By applying preventive and predictive maintenance practices, the

supervisor reduces recurring failures, improves Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and

optimizes Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). Key responsibilities include minimizing unplanned

downtime, fostering a strong safety culture, supporting continuous production, and driving the plant’s

operational objectives.

Fitesa offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, including paid vacation, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan, and medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on day one of employment. We also provide access to an onsite health clinic available to employees and their families.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic and tactical problem-solving

• Quick and adaptive thinking

• Leadership and mentoring

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems

• Strong teamwork and collaboration

• Effective communication skills

• Sound decision-making

• Proactive initiative and accountability

• High work standards and ownership

• Organizational and planning abilities

• Discipline and reliability

Technical Competencies:

• Extensive experience in industrial maintenance within continuous or high-speed

manufacturing environments.

• Strong expertise in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including

troubleshooting and repair.

• Working knowledge of industrial automation and control systems (motors, drives, sensors)

and basic PLC diagnostics.

• Skilled in supporting process and material-handling equipment for continuous operations.

• Familiarity with industrial utilities such as chillers, boilers, compressors, and HVAC systems.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.

• Proficient in preventive and corrective maintenance, root cause analysis, and reliability

improvement strategies.

• Knowledgeable in maintenance systems, documentation, and key performance indicators

(MTTR, MTBF, uptime).

• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, including LOTO and machine guarding.

• Experienced in driving continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing equipment

reliability.

• Capable of providing technical guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training to maintenance

teams.

• Effective collaborator with production, engineering, and quality teams.

• Skilled in developing action plans and applying the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) process.

 Behavioral Competencies:

 • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with PM, production, and process teams to achieve line goals. 

• Familiarity with large-scale, high-speed manufacturing processes and equipment. 

• Strong troubleshooting, conflict resolution, and sound decision-making abilities. 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail. 

• Quality-driven and customer-focused mindset. 

• Ability and willingness to train, motivate, and coach team members. 

• Skilled at managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. 

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. 

• Thorough understanding of occupational hazards and safety precautions for safe work practices. 

• Flexible and willing to work rotating shifts and varied hours as needed. 

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. 

Key Responsibilities (What/How):

· Oversee and perform diverse duties to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and

facility equipment.

· Manage reactive maintenance teams assigned to equipment repairs and emergency

interventions.

· Provide prompt response to crises and equipment issues to minimize downtime.

· Mentor and motivate Maintenance Lead Technicians and Maintenance Technicians to ensure

high performance.

· Collaborate with other departments to support troubleshooting and technical problem-solving.

· Ensure reactive maintenance teams are properly trained and compliant with company

policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

· Maintain pr