Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading daily maintenance operations, driving preventive maintenance strategies, and ensuring equipment reliability across all production areas. This role oversees maintenance personnel, manages work execution, and supports continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, cost, and productivity. The Maintenance Supervisor plays a key role in implementing maintenance systems, optimizing labor, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to improve overall plant performance.
Typical Schedule: This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Evening, weekend and holiday work may be required as job duties demand.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintenance Operations & Execution
Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities across all production lines (Rim, Disc, Paint, Utilities, etc.)
Assign and prioritize work orders, ensuring timely completion of breakdowns, planned work, and PM tasks
Monitor and improve response time (MTTR) and equipment uptime
Ensure proper troubleshooting, repair, and root cause analysis is performed
Support shift-to-shift communication and pass-down processes
2. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM)
Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Preventive Maintenance programs
Monitor PM compliance, backlog, and effectiveness
Drive reduction of reactive maintenance through improved PM strategies
Identify critical assets and optimize maintenance frequency and scope
Ensure follow-up work orders are properly identified and executed
3. Labor Management & Workforce Development
Supervise and develop maintenance technicians and team leads
Manage manpower planning, scheduling, and shift coverage
Monitor labor hours (regular, overtime, double time) against budget
Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed
Support training programs and skill development (multi-craft progression)
4. Planning & Scheduling
Coordinate weekly and long-term maintenance schedules
Balance planned work, PMs, and reactive maintenance
Support major shutdown planning and execution
Ensure jobs are properly scoped and planned prior to execution
Work closely with engineering and production to align priorities
5. Safety, Quality & Compliance
Enforce all safety policies and procedures
Ensure safe work practices, including LOTO and confined space procedures
Support audits, inspections, and corrective actions
Maintain compliance with company standards and documentation requirements
Promote a culture of safety and accountability
6. Continuous Improvement & Projects
Lead and support improvement initiatives (cost reduction, efficiency, reliability)
Participate in cross-functional projects (engineering, production, safety)
Drive initiatives such as energy reduction, downtime elimination, and process improvements
Develop SOPs, One Point Lessons, and standard work documentation
Support capital projects and equipment upgrades
7. Communication & Leadership
Act as a key liaison between maintenance, engineering, production, and management
Provide regular updates on maintenance performance and issues
Lead team meetings, shift pass-downs, and daily direction setting
Maintain clear and structured communication across all levels of the organization
8. Training & Development Programs
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the maintenance training program
Identify skill gaps and create structured training plans for maintenance technicians
Coordinate and track training progress, certifications, and skill progression (multi-craft development)
Develop training materials, including SOPs, One Point Lessons, and hands-on training modules
Support onboarding and qualification of new maintenance employees
Ensure training aligns with safety standards, equipment requirements, and operational needs
9. Utilities & Vendor Management
Coordinate and oversee maintenance activities for plant utilities, including Preventive Maintenance (PM), breakdown response, and continuous improvement initiatives
Work with external vendors and service providers to ensure reliable operation and timely execution of maintenance activities
Ensure all utility systems meet safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal performance expectations
Manage and hold vendors accountable for quality of work, responsiveness, and adherence to plant standards
Support and drive initiatives to reduce downtime, improve system reliability, and increase operational efficiency
Utilities include, but are not limited to: Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs), boilers, air compressors, overhead cranes, water systems, and natural gas systems
Supervisory Responsibility
This position manages 18 hourly maintenance associates and is responsible for the performance
management, coaching, and hiring of employees within the department.
Qualifications
Education:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred
Equivalent experience will be considered
Experience:
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Experience with maintenance systems and scheduling tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
Key Competencies
Leadership & Team Development
Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
Planning & Organization
Data-Driven Decision Making
Communication & Collaboration
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the manufacturing
environment can be loud. This role also operates within an office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and printers.
TRAVEL
This position requires minimal travel with majority in the local area during normal business operations.
EDUCATION
Associates in electrical and mechanical maintenance or similar degree or equivalent experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None.
AAP/EEO
The management of TOPY America, Inc. reaffirms its policy of providing equal employment at this facility.
Employment, training, advancement, and compensation will always be given on the basis of qualifications,
without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, handicap, or veteran status.
OTHER
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.