Hands-On Maintenance Lead — Reliability & Uptime Champion

Continental Industry; Halstead (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Competitive Bonus Programs

Employees 401k Match

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities, including

And many more benefits that come with

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the plant's maintenance team, maximizing equipment reliability and supporting safe, uninterrupted production. You will drive preventive maintenance, lead continuous improvement, and align activities with production goals while fostering safety, accountability, and teamwork.

This working supervisory role combines leadership with hands-on maintenance support; you will participate in troubleshooting, repairs, and CI efforts to ensure reliable

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan, schedule, and document maintenance activities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to perform hands-on maintenance work when needed.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and ISO standards.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. This position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
• Manage and continuously improve the preventive maintenance program, focusing on maximizing equipment uptime and reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, improve delivery performance, reduce downtime, and minimize reactive maintenance.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign maintenance work based on production schedules and operational priorities.
• Coordinate annual shutdowns and major improvement projects to maximize equipment availability during planned downtime.
• Establish and maintain maintenance standards, including standard work instructions, spare parts management, and accurate tracking of maintenance labor and activities.
• Ensure the maintenance department maintains high standards of housekeeping, organization, and workplace safety.
• Coach, mentor, and develop direct reports through regular feedback, performance evaluations, training, disciplinary actions, and annual performance and salary planning.
• Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Safety, and other departments to achieve plant goals and drive operational excellence.
• Serve as a hands-on leader by working alongside the maintenance and engineering team to troubleshoot equipment issues, perform repairs, and support maintenance activities when needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Hands-on maintenance

OSHA knowledge

ISO standards

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Six Sigma

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM)

Job description

Continental is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the plant's maintenance team, maximizing equipment reliability and supporting safe, uninterrupted production. You will drive preventive maintenance, lead continuous improvement, and align activities with production goals while fostering safety, accountability, and teamwork.

This working supervisory role combines leadership with hands-on maintenance support; you will participate in troubleshooting, repairs, and CI efforts to ensure reliable