Lead Maintenance Supervisor – Automation & Reliability

Pilkington North America Inc.; Rossford (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Education assistance

Job summary

Pilkington North America Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance technicians in supporting production equipment, automation systems, and facility utilities to keep operations safe, reliable, and efficient.

You will oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while driving continuous improvement and equipment reliability across the plant. The role collaborates with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to minimize downtime, maximize OEE, and ensure

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in maintenance preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with automated equipment, robotics, conveyors, and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings.
• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and support maintenance technicians in daily repair and preventive maintenance activities.
• Ensure production equipment is maintained and operating reliably to meet plant production goals.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and coordinate troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical support for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and automated systems.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules and completion of assigned work.
• Review work orders, prioritize repairs, and track equipment issues.
• Support installation, relocation, and startup of new equipment and projects.
• Assist with PLCs, sensors, drives, controls, and automated systems troubleshooting.
• Oversee maintenance of building systems and plant utilities (HVAC, compressed air, electrical, lighting, plumbing, fire protection).
• Coordinate contractors and vendors for facility repairs or improvements.
• Support facility upgrades, capital projects, and plant expansions.
• Ensure plant remains clean, safe, and operational for employees and production needs.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to maintenance team members.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a strong safety culture.
• Identify training opportunities and develop maintenance skills within the team.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and overtime planning as needed.
• Ensure all maintenance activities follow safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout procedures and safe work practices.
• Participate in safety audits, problem-solving, and improvement initiatives.
• Drive improvements that increase reliability and reduce repeat failures.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Robotics & conveyors

CMMS

Reading drawings

Communication

Tools

CMMS software

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Pilkington North America Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance technicians in supporting production equipment, automation systems, and facility utilities to keep operations safe, reliable, and efficient.

You will oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while driving continuous improvement and equipment reliability across the plant. The role collaborates with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to minimize downtime, maximize OEE, and ensure