2nd-Shift Maintenance Leader — Beverage Plant

The Recruiting Hive; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Charlotte area. This hands-on leader will develop maintenance technicians, solve equipment problems, and drive plant reliability to support consistent production.

You will oversee daily maintenance activities, coordinate repairs, implement preventive maintenance, and coach the team toward proactive reliability.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.
• At least two years of education beyond high school through college or technical school.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulics, PLCs, and industrial control networks.
• Ability to troubleshoot production equipment and guide technicians through complex repairs.
• Strong planning, communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to coordinate contractors, maintenance schedules, and project expenses.
• Availability to work the stated second-shift schedule with flexibility for additional coverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance technicians, communicate priorities, and hold the team accountable for safe, effective work.
• Coordinate emergency repairs while ensuring preventive maintenance and scheduled work are completed.
• Plan upcoming maintenance activities around technician availability, equipment needs, and production schedules.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis.
• Develop technicians through coaching, performance feedback, and technical and safety training.
• Track work orders and maintenance performance to identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support spare parts availability and organized maintenance storeroom practices.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Safety teams to meet operating and food safety requirements.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors in accordance with plant safety procedures.
• Manage smaller maintenance and capital projects, including scheduling, resource coordination, and cost tracking.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support established quality management systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Troubleshooting electrical/mechanical

Project coordination

Education

Post-secondary education (technical college or trade school)

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a confidential beverage manufacturer in the Charlotte area. This hands-on leader will develop maintenance technicians, solve equipment problems, and drive plant reliability to support consistent production.

You will oversee daily maintenance activities, coordinate repairs, implement preventive maintenance, and coach the team toward proactive reliability.