1st-Shift Maintenance & Engineering Lead

Haworth, Inc.; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life - Day 1

401(k) with generous match

4 weeks PTO

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

On-site fitness center

On-site cafeteria

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Haworth, Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking a hands-on Maintenance & Engineering Supervisor for the 1st shift to lead skilled trades and technical teams. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, uptime, safety, and performance on the plant floor.

The ideal candidate brings a strong maintenance background, proven leadership, and the ability to coach teams while using data, technology, and continuous improvement to achieve reliable, safe operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Education Equivalency: Associate's Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience if no post-secondary education
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to drive results through others while maintaining strong relationships and team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance professionals and skilled trades members.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety, and Operations teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies that reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Utilize technology, automation, data analytics, and emerging AI tools to identify opportunities and solve business challenges.
• Establish priorities, make timely decisions, and foster a culture of urgency and accountability.
• Coach and mentor team members while building strong working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and long-term maintenance planning.
• Lead problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts related to equipment, processes, and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Industrial equipment

Data analytics

CMMS/EAM

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/ Maintenance/ Operations or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

EAM

Dashboards

SCADA

Job description

Haworth, Inc. in Holland, MI is seeking a hands-on Maintenance & Engineering Supervisor for the 1st shift to lead skilled trades and technical teams. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, uptime, safety, and performance on the plant floor.

The ideal candidate brings a strong maintenance background, proven leadership, and the ability to coach teams while using data, technology, and continuous improvement to achieve reliable, safe operations.