2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor - Reliability & Leadership

WMFHA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WMFHA seeks a hands-on, driven 2nd shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Grand Rapids, MI. You will oversee a skilled team, drive improvement initiatives, and foster a safety‑oriented culture.

You’ll ensure equipment reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency while collaborating with production, quality, and leadership teams to minimize downtime and optimize maintenance planning.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in electrical systems (up to 480V), motor controls, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting (programming exposure preferred).
• Familiarity with power transmission systems, pneumatics, and blueprint/ladder logic reading.
• Working knowledge of food production processes or similar regulated environments.
• Experience with maintenance management systems (EAM, SAP).
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial safety standards.
• Proven leadership ability with strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and leads to achieve operational excellence
• Oversee daily maintenance activities, including scheduling, workload prioritization, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, GMPs, and environmental regulations
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and operational issues to minimize downtime
• Review production and maintenance reports to identify trends and implement improvements
• Maintain and promote a 5S and continuous improvement culture
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of maintenance personnel
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with production, quality, and leadership teams
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions when necessary
• Ensure accurate tracking of maintenance activities and labor through systems such as EAM/SAP
• Drive safety initiatives, including OSHA compliance and Arc Flash (NFPA 70E) programs
• Improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime
• Enhancing equipment reliability across high‑speed production lines
• Supporting capital improvement and equipment upgrade initiatives
• Optimizing maintenance planning and scheduling processes using EAM/SAP systems

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Tools

EAM

SAP

Job description

WMFHA seeks a hands-on, driven 2nd shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Grand Rapids, MI. You will oversee a skilled team, drive improvement initiatives, and foster a safety‑oriented culture.

You’ll ensure equipment reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency while collaborating with production, quality, and leadership teams to minimize downtime and optimize maintenance planning.