Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

S&B Industry, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company located in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a qualified Human Resource Executive to manage facility maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, demonstrate strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and possess leadership qualities. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment requiring safety compliance, team supervision, and effective budget management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on facilities or maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• 2+ years of lead or supervisory experience in a working role.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance operations for building systems and machinery.
• Respond promptly to facility emergencies to minimize interruptions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and fire codes.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or certification

Tools

CMMS software

Maintenance tools

Job description

Human Resource Executive / Independent Author and Podcast creator

The Facilities Supervisor (Hands‑On) is a working leader responsible for performing and supervising day‑to‑day facility maintenance activities that directly support manufacturing production. This role actively participates in troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance while leading a facilities team to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Facility & Equipment Maintenance
• Supervise daily maintenance operations for building systems, machinery support systems, and production‑critical utilities (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, water, fire suppression).

Production Support

• Partner with Production and Engineering teams to ensure facilities support manufacturing schedules and output goals.
• Respond promptly to facility emergencies to minimize production interruptions.
• Assist with layout changes, equipment moves, and production line modifications.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, fire codes, and local/state regulations.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits of facility areas.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, permits, and compliance records.
• Supervise, train, and schedule facilities and maintenance staff.
• Assign work orders, monitor performance, and provide coaching and feedback.
• Enforce safe work practices and proper use of PPE.

Planning & Budgeting

• Assist in managing the facilities maintenance budget.
• Track maintenance costs, spare parts inventory, and equipment lifecycle needs.
• Recommend capital improvements and energy‑efficiency initiatives.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and service records.
• Prepare reports on facility performance, downtime causes, and corrective actions.

Operations, services, and activities of a building maintenance, repair, and construction program.

Materials, methods, terminology, equipment and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work.

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

Equipment, tools and materials used in facility maintenance activities.

Construction and project management principles.

Principles and practices of safety management.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules.

Abilities

• Read and understand construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Organize, implement and direct facility maintenance operations and activities.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures.
• Develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment.
• Perform the most complex maintenance duties and operate related equipment.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public.
• Develop and recommend systems and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime.
• Troubleshoot facility‑related issues impacting production and implement timely solutions.
• Oversee contractors and vendors performing repairs, installations, or inspections.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certification preferred.
• 5+ years of hands‑on facilities or maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• 2+ years of lead or supervisory experience in a working role.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Experience using CMMS or work order systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman‑level experience in electrical, HVAC, or mechanical trades.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience supporting continuous operations or 24/7 production.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Environment

Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions.

Physical

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing