Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor - Braintree, MA

Michael Page US; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Mentorship & development

Career progression

Job summary

Michael Page US is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Supervisor for a large-scale manufacturing facility in Massachusetts. The role leads daily electrical and instrumentation maintenance, directing technicians and contractors to ensure safe, effective work execution.

You will prioritize and schedule preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency tasks, driving reliability improvements and minimizing downtime while supporting plant safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Supervisor or leadership experience in maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, analyzers, motor controls, and valves.
• Experience with PLC, DCS, and process control systems is highly desirable.
• Massachusetts Electrical License is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities.
• Coordinate technicians, contractors, and maintenance personnel to ensure safe execution.
• Prioritize, schedule, and manage preventive, predictive, corrective and emergency maintenance.
• Drive maintenance programs to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support troubleshooting, coaching, and safety standards on the shop floor.
• Oversee work quality and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to resolve issues and support improvements.
• Monitor performance metrics, backlog, and work order completion.
• Coordinate contractor activities and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical & instrumentation oversight

Supervisory leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety & compliance

Education

Related technical degree

Tools

CMMS or SAP

Job description

• Directly influence plant reliability, safety, and performance
• Work alongside Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization operating a large-scale industrial facility with a strong commitment to safety, operational reliability, and continuous improvement. The business invests in its people and technology, creating an environment where maintenance and engineering professionals can make a measurable impact on plant performance.
The company promotes collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance teams and values leaders who can contribute to both day-to-day execution and long-term operational success. Employees benefit from a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, technical excellence, and ongoing development.

Job Description

• Lead and supervise daily electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities within a manufacturing facility.
• Coordinate and direct technicians, contractors, and maintenance personnel to ensure safe and effective execution of work.
• Prioritize, schedule, and manage preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
• Drive completion of maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain a strong field presence by supporting troubleshooting efforts, coaching employees, and reinforcing safety standards.
• Oversee work quality and ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently and in accordance with company procedures.
• Support the maintenance and reliability of electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, analyzers, motor controls, control valves, and other critical plant equipment.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to resolve equipment issues and support plant improvement projects.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics, backlog management, labor utilization, and work order completion.
• Coordinate contractor activities and ensure compliance with site requirements and safety expectations.
• Assist with workforce planning, staffing, training, resource allocation, and employee development.
• Support inventory planning, spare parts management, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and productivity.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Previous supervisory, maintenance leadership, or maintenance coordination experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, analyzers, motor controls, control valves, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
• Experience working with PLC, DCS, and process control systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage resources, and coordinate maintenance activities in a fast-paced 24/7 operation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
• Experience with maintenance planning, contractor management, and scheduling activities.
• Familiarity with CMMS or SAP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline preferred, although equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• Massachusetts Electrical License is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of industrial safety standards, including lockout/tagout, confined space procedures, electrical safety, and contractor safety management.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a stable and growing industrial manufacturing operation.
• High visibility position with direct influence on plant reliability, maintenance performance, and operational success.
• Collaborative working environment with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and Senior Maintenance leadership teams.
• Opportunity to mentor, coach, and develop maintenance professionals.
• Exposure to advanced industrial electrical, instrumentation, process control, and reliability systems.
• Involvement in continuous improvement and plant optimization initiatives.
• Monday-Friday schedule, providing consistency while supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a technically sophisticated production environment.