Maintenance Supervisor
3 days ago
Carrollton
Summary The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment that produces liquid-filled products, gel packs, and cosmetic formulations. This role ensures that production equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure are maintained in a safe, compliant, and operationally efficient condition to support continuous manufacturing operations across 3 shifts. The Maintenance Supervisor oversees a maintenance team of approximately 12 employees, manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, and collaborates cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Safety to ensure equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, and achievement of production objectives. Responsibilities Maintenance & Equipment Reliability • Oversee and continuously improve the preventive maintenance (PM) program for all manufacturing, packaging, utility, and facility equipment supporting three-shift operations., • Ensure reliable operation of equipment used in liquid processing, mixing, filling, sealing, labeling, and secondary packaging operations., • Diagnose equipment failures and coordinate timely corrective maintenance to minimize production downtime across all shifts., • Analyze equipment performance data, maintenance records, and downtime trends to identify root causes and recommend repairs, modifications, or replacements., • Coordinate installation, commissioning, and validation support for new or modified equipment and/or products in collaboration with Engineering and Operations. Supervision & Workforce Management • Directly supervise and lead a maintenance team of approximately 12 technicians and contractors, including task assignments, performance management, and skills development., • Schedule maintenance labor and coverage across 3 shifts to align with production schedules, planned shutdowns, and emergency needs., • Ensure maintenance staff follow established procedures, safety protocols, and good documentation practices., • Provide training and coaching to ensure technical competency and compliance with company standards. Safety, Quality & Compliance • Enforce compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable safety and environmental regulations., • Support GMP requirements applicable to cosmetic, liquid, and gel-based product manufacturing., • Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product quality, sanitation, or contamination control., • Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, calibration records, and equipment documentation., • Assist the Director of Facilities & Manufacturing Maintenance with audits, inspections, and corrective action implementation. Planning, Purchasing & Budget Control • Oversee purchasing of maintenance supplies, spare parts, tools, and external services., • Manage maintenance inventory to ensure critical spare parts are available while controlling costs., • Assist in developing and managing the maintenance budget, including capital expenditure planning., • Evaluate vendors and contractors for maintenance services and equipment support. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Interface with Production, Quality Control, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure equipment availability meets customer and production requirements., • Work with the Director of Facilities & Manufacturing Maintenance on equipment layout, workflow optimization, and long-term maintenance strategies., • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, efficiency, and safety. Education • High School diploma or equivalent required., • Technical certification, trade school training, or college coursework in industrial maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or related field preferred. Experience • Minimum of 10 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in liquid, cosmetic, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments., • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or lead maintenance experience., • Demonstrated experience managing preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting production equipment, and supervising skilled trades personnel., • Experience tracking labor hours, shifts, and maintenance metrics. Skills & Competencies • Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems., • Familiarity with automated filling and packaging equipment., • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals., • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills., • Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)., • Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working Conditions • Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures., • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds as required., • Role supports a 3 shift operation and requires flexibility in scheduling., • Some weekend work and off-shift availability are required to support production demands, maintenance shutdowns, and emergency repairs.
2760 East Trinity Mills Road, Southwest Carrollton, 75006, Carrollton
