Facilities Maintenance Lead: Reliability & Safety

nVent; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Life insurance

Job summary

nVent is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor in New Berlin to lead a skilled team and oversee maintenance across the distribution center and office space. You will drive reliability improvements, manage preventive programs, and coordinate with vendors to ensure cost-effective, safe operations.

You will guide technicians, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and utilize CMMS and PLC data to diagnose issues while maintaining a safe facility in line with EH&S and OSHA

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance, facilities, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Previous experience leading, supervising, or coordinating maintenance teams is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment and facility systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and basic computer applications.
• Forklift certification or operating experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of EH&S requirements, OSHA regulations, and safe work practices.
• Someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and finding ways to make things run better.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the maintenance team, helping prioritize work, solve problems, and keep equipment running reliably.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and keep operations moving.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs for distribution center equipment, including forklifts, order pickers, conveyors, and other critical equipment.
• Help maintain a safe, secure facility, including building access systems, alarms, and cameras.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts by improving maintenance schedules, managing spare parts inventory, and helping technicians grow their skills.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Use PLC data and system information to help diagnose equipment issues.
• Manage and improve the CMMS system to track work orders, maintenance activities, and equipment history.
• Coordinate maintenance of building systems, including HVAC, lighting, alarm systems, offices, and common areas.
• Work with outside vendors and contractors to ensure quality service and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead site safety efforts, including supporting the Safety Committee and helping ensure compliance with EH&S and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Leadership experience

Troubleshooting

CMMS familiarity

Forklift certification

EH&S knowledge

People skills

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

nVent is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor in New Berlin to lead a skilled team and oversee maintenance across the distribution center and office space. You will drive reliability improvements, manage preventive programs, and coordinate with vendors to ensure cost-effective, safe operations.

You will guide technicians, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and utilize CMMS and PLC data to diagnose issues while maintaining a safe facility in line with EH&S and OSHA