Maintenance Supervisor
Job Description
Position: 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor
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Position Type: Direct Hire
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Location: Grand Ledge, MI
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Pay: $78,000 - $84,000
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Shift: 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM
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Schedule: Monday–Friday (occasional Saturdays based on production needs). Supervisors arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after shift for handoff/communication.
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Benefits:
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- Competitive pay and full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid holidays
- Supportive culture and work-life balance
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Relocation assistance available for candidates outside the area
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Position Summary:
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Seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of maintenance technicians in a highly automated Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, driving preventive maintenance execution, and supporting production uptime on a fast-paced welded assembly operation. The supervisor will provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and technical support while overseeing a team of approximately 8 technicians. Strong robotics troubleshooting (Fanuc and Motoman) and an automotive manufacturing background are essential for success in this role.
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Position Responsibilities:
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- Provide direct leadership and supervision of hourly skilled trades maintenance technicians on 2nd shift
- Support and enforce plant priorities related to safety, quality, production, and delivery performance
- Maintain and repair automated production equipment to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency
- Plan, manage, and ensure completion of preventive maintenance schedules and work orders (MLS system)
- Assign, prioritize, and communicate daily work instructions and shift expectations to the maintenance team
- Drive accountability, discipline, and performance standards across the team
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and development of maintenance technicians, including training and onboarding support
- Participate in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (e.g., downtime, 8D, corrective actions)
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices
- Track, monitor, and support departmental KPIs tied to business goals (safety, quality, productivity, uptime)
- Ensure compliance with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 standards
- Ensure all safety procedures, PPE usage, and OSHA requirements are followed and enforced
- Maintain strong communication through shift handoffs and daily shift-to-shift updates
- Support engineering changes, new job set-ups, and production changes as needed
- Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure a safe, organized work environment
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Position Requirements:
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- Minimum 6 years of maintenance supervisory experience preferred
- Strongly considering a Journeyman or Maintenance Lead/Lead Technician with 3+ years of leadership experience and a proven track record of leading maintenance teams
- Automotive manufacturing experience required (Tier 1 or high-volume production strongly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including assembly and automated systems (welded assembly preferred)
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience with industrial equipment and automation
- Robotics experience required (Fanuc and/or Motoman strongly preferred)
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Experience with preventive maintenance systems and CMMS/ERP tools (QAD, SAP, Plex, or similar)
- Working knowledge of TS 16949 and ISO 14001 standards
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop hourly skilled trades teams
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis (8D or similar)
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Lean manufacturing experience preferred
- High school diploma required; technical degree or journeyman certification preferred
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