Maintenance Supervisor

WMFHA; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WMFHA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor for a 3rd shift at our Alabama manufacturing campus. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and supervises a small team while collaborating with production and engineering.

You will lead preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex equipment, and drive reliability improvements as the operation expands with new production lines. Initial training on day shift before transitioning; this role is critical for uptime, safety, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, incl. 2+ years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Hands-on multi-craft maintenance background: mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance activities, prioritize work to minimize downtime.
• Lead, train, and coach maintenance personnel with performance feedback.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs safely and on schedule.
• Act as primary escalation point for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control issues with hands-on support.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Enforce safe work practices, LOTO, guarding, PPE, and OSHA compliance.
• Document work orders and maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with production, engineering, and other departments.
• Facilitate shift handoffs and communication between teams.
• Support spare parts and inventory control; identify critical replacement components.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability metrics (MTBF/MTTR).
• Assist with equipment installation, startup, and troubleshooting as new lines come online.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership / supervision

CMMS usage

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics (electrical & mech)

PLC, VFD knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Electrical schematics

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Key Assets Recruitment is assisting our client, an established manufacturing organization, with the recruitment of an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for a full-time, on-site opportunity. This position is located approximately 25 minutes north of Hazel Green, AL.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing operation as they expand and add on an additional operation to their existing campus with new production equipment currently being installed. We are seeking a hands-on maintenance leader who combines strong technical troubleshooting capabilities with the ability to supervise, coach, and develop a maintenance team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this individual will oversee daily maintenance execution, ensure equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and drive safe, efficient maintenance practices. The ideal candidate is a technically strong maintenance professional who has progressed into leadership and is comfortable working alongside technicians when needed.

Shift Schedule: This position will involve approximately six months of training on first shift before transitioning to a permanent third-shift assignment. 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday evening through Saturday morning. Initial training will take place on day shift, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities, assigning and prioritizing work to minimize equipment downtime and support production requirements.
• Lead, train, and coach maintenance personnel, providing direction, performance feedback, and ongoing technical development.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, on schedule, and to established standards.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial controls issues, providing hands‑on troubleshooting support when necessary.
• Lead equipment failure investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives to improve equipment reliability.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, PPE requirements, and OSHA compliance.
• Ensure accurate documentation of work orders, preventive maintenance activities, and equipment failures within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Coordinate maintenance priorities and equipment downtime with production, engineering, and other departments.
• Facilitate effective communication and maintenance handoffs between shifts.
• Support spare parts and maintenance inventory management, identify critical replacement components, and assist with controlling maintenance costs.
• Drive continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives, tracking key performance indicators such as downtime, preventive maintenance compliance, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Support equipment installation, startup, and troubleshooting activities as the manufacturing operation becomes fully established.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including at least 2 years in a maintenance lead or supervisory capacity.
• Strong hands‑on multi‑craft maintenance background, including mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with AC/DC motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, and industrial production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs, equipment reliability principles, and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of industrial electrical codes, OSHA requirements, and safe maintenance practices.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and monitor equipment performance.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and hold maintenance personnel accountable.
• Strong communication, organizational, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to remain hands‑on and support equipment troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
• Flexibility to support off‑shifts, weekends, and on‑call coverage when necessary.

Preferred Experience

• Maintenance experience in metals or related industrial manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting new equipment installation, commissioning, or manufacturing startup operations.
• Background in continuous improvement, reliability initiatives, and maintenance performance metrics.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and work around industrial machinery for extended periods.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Ability to work in varying temperature conditions and occasionally in confined spaces.

Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety procedures.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join an established growing manufacturing organization during the startup of a new operation.

Play an important role in establishing reliable maintenance practices and supporting new production equipment.

Combine hands‑on technical troubleshooting with maintenance team leadership.

Help develop and lead a maintenance team of 3 Maint Techs as the operation progresses.

Contribute directly to equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.