Sr. Maintenance Supervisor

Ascotech, S.A. de C.V.; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascotech, S.A. de C.V. is seeking a Maintenance Leadership role in Mexicali to direct maintenance technicians and leads in a manufacturing setting.

You will ensure safe, timely maintenance, promote EHS adherence, and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective activities to maximize equipment availability. The role requires strong troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and automation systems, with a focus on root-cause analysis and continuous improvement, including TPM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electromechanical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
• Experience leading maintenance operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel, coordinating technical resources, or leading maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical and mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and supporting equipment reliability initiatives.
• Understanding of maintenance safety principles, including lockout/tagout and safe work practices.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and collaborate effectively across functions.
• English communication skills sufficient to support technical discussions, documentation, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CMMS or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance technicians and technical leads to ensure safe, effective, and timely execution of maintenance activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with EHS requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, work permits, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and autonomous maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Prioritize and assign maintenance work orders based on operational needs, equipment criticality, and resource availability.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems to minimize downtime and restore operations efficiently.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and drive corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Monitor maintenance performance indicators such as equipment availability, preventive maintenance compliance, MTTR, MTBF, and maintenance backlog.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and EHS teams to support production goals, equipment improvements, and operational excellence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and standardized maintenance practices.
• Manage spare parts requirements, contractor activities, technical documentation, and equipment-related projects.
• Coach, develop, and support team members through training, knowledge sharing, and performance development opportunities.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team supervision

Prioritization & planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical troubleshooting

Effective communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electromechanical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLC & HMI troubleshooting tools

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead maintenance technicians and technical leads to ensure safe, effective, and timely execution of maintenance activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, work permits, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective, and autonomous maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Prioritize and assign maintenance work orders based on operational needs, equipment criticality, and resource availability.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems to minimize downtime and restore operations efficiently.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and drive corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Monitor maintenance performance indicators such as equipment availability, preventive maintenance compliance, MTTR, MTBF, and maintenance backlog.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and EHS teams to support production goals, equipment improvements, and operational excellence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and standardized maintenance practices.
• Manage spare parts requirements, contractor activities, technical documentation, and equipment-related projects.
• Coach, develop, and support team members through training, knowledge sharing, and performance development opportunities.

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You effectively communicate complex technical information in a way that promotes understanding and alignment across teams. You consistently make sound decisions by evaluating available information, considering risks, and identifying practical solutions to operational challenges.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electromechanical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
• Experience leading maintenance operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel, coordinating technical resources, or leading maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical and mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and control systems.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and supporting equipment reliability initiatives.
• Understanding of maintenance safety principles, including lockout/tagout and safe work practices.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and collaborate effectively across functions.
• English communication skills sufficient to support technical discussions, documentation, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar tools.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting CNC machining centers, lathes, die casting equipment, assembly operations, or automated manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis, and Pareto methodologies.
• Familiarity with OEE, MTTR, MTBF, and other maintenance performance metrics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, servo systems, drives, HMIs, and industrial automation technologies.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or comparable design and technical documentation tools.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, commissioning, transfers, calibration programs, or audit activities.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities across multiple shifts, departments, or facilities.