Maintenance Supervisor

IKO North America; Chester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Diversity and Inclusion focus

Industry leader in manufacturing

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to support the maintenance manager in plant maintenance, reliability, and engineering initiatives at the Chester location.

The role involves supervising maintenance personnel, coordinating work with contractors and production teams, and driving continuous improvement in equipment uptime. You will implement preventive maintenance programs, utilize CMMS for work orders and scheduling, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience supervising maintenance crews in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities to manage a team.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance activities, assign work, monitor progress, ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate maintenance personnel, contractors, and production teams for reliability and uptime.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Utilize CMMS for work orders, scheduling, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support reliability initiatives and root cause analysis.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety leadership

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Maintenance Supervisor

Location: IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC Department: Maintenance Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont)

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary
• Competitive health and benefit plan
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO;

General Description

This position supports the Maintenance Manager in executing plant maintenance, reliability, and engineering initiatives. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of maintenance personnel, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production needs. This role focuses on implementing maintenance programs, coordinating work, and driving continuous improvement in equipment reliability and uptime.

Essential Functions

• Must have the ability & willingness to perform at the expected level of attendance at IKO Glass Fibers, Inc.; to work every day, on time, as scheduled.
• Promote and maintain IKO safety goals and ensure a safe work environment for all employees. Lead safety and housekeeping efforts within assigned areas with a goal of zero incidents. Lead by example in all safety practices.
• Supervise daily maintenance activities, including assigning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Coordinate and support maintenance personnel, contractors, and production teams to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Utilize and maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work orders, scheduling, and tracking maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs to minimize production disruptions.
• Support reliability initiatives by identifying failure trends and assisting in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist in the implementation of capital projects, including equipment installation, upgrades, and modifications.
• Ensure maintenance work is performed in compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (including but not limited to NFPA, SC OSHA, EPA, SC DHEC, FM, NEC).
• Oversee contractor work to ensure safety, quality, and adherence to company standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports to support performance tracking and continuous improvement.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including permits, inspections, and recordkeeping as required.
• Assist in managing plant systems including fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers, hydrants, and extinguishers) and ensure inspections and preventive maintenance are completed as scheduled.
• Support facility security systems and infrastructure as needed.
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance team members to improve skill levels and performance.
• Communicate effectively with operations, engineering, and management teams regarding equipment status and maintenance priorities.
• Other duties as required.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Prior Maintenance Supervisory experience.
• Five or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills with the ability to motivate and direct a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized, self-starter with a results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to make sound decisions within scope of responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to provide simple and accurate instructions.
• Ability to work at times in a high temperature environment.
• Frequent lifting or moving materials up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule including working days and nights and rotating frequently if needed.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, and grasp.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from heights.

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;

• LIGHT TRAVEL
• I9 VERIFICATION REQUIRED

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Benefits of Employment:

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.