Maintenance Supervisor

Agru America, Inc.; Andrews (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AGRU AMERICA, INC. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead day-to-day maintenance activities, provide hands-on technical support, and partner with Production to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

You will oversee maintenance technicians, diagnose and repair equipment, implement preventive maintenance, and ensure safe startup and accurate documentation to support plant performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years in industrial maintenance.
• Supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automated systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, industrial safety, LOTO, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong communication, planning, problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, assign, and monitor maintenance technicians; set priorities and coach.
• Diagnose and repair equipment across hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns and coordinate repairs; report status to management.
• Oversee installations, tooling maintenance, and contractor work; ensure safe startup.
• Maintain accurate work orders, repair histories, and PM records.
• Monitor spare parts and supplies; support cost-conscious purchasing.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.
• Train and evaluate technicians; promote teamwork and escalation per policy.

Skills

CMMS experience

7-10 years in maintenance

leadership experience

troubleshoot mechanical systems

troubleshoot hydraulic systems

troubleshoot electrical systems

troubleshoot pneumatic systems

read schematics/manuals

preventive maintenance programs

safety knowledge (LOTO)

communication & planning

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

multi-department collaboration

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associates Degree in manufacturing/engineering/ electrical tech

Bachelor Degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor leads day-to-day maintenance activities while providing hands-on technical support. This position directs maintenance personnel, prioritizes safe and timely equipment repairs, executes preventive maintenance, and partners with Production to improve equipment reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, assign, and monitor maintenance technicians; set priorities, provide coaching, verify completed work, and address performance or training needs.
• Diagnose and repair production- related equipment, including hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of conveyors, material handling systems, cranes, forklifts, chillers, and temperature control units, dryers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance; inspect equipment, identify recurring failures, and recommend corrective actions to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns, coordinate repairs, and communicate equipment status, estimated recovery, and operational risks to management.
• Oversee machine installations, modifications, tooling-related maintenance, and contractor work; ensure safe startup and proper equipment handoff.
• Maintain accurate work orders, repair histories, preventive maintenance records, parts usage, and shift handoff documentation.
• Monitor spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies; identify critical inventory needs and support cost-conscious purchasing and vendor coordination.
• Participate in root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability projects; support production, quality, and housekeeping goals.
• Train and evaluate technicians, encourage cross-training, promote teamwork, and **escalate** personnel concerns through established company procedures.
• Monitor attendance, work quality, response times, and maintenance completion; follow company policies for documentation and corrective action.
• Any other duties that the Company, in its sole discretion, may assign as needed.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Previous CMMS experience
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Maintenance
• Practical industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a comparable manufacturing environment; prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automated systems; interpret schematics, manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, industrial safety, LOTO, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong communication, planning, problem-solving, leadership, and organizational skills; ability to prioritize urgent repairs while managing planned work.
• Ability to perform hands-on maintenance duties and work flexible hours when operational needs require.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with multi-department teams.
• Microsoft Office, Excel & Word experience required
• Team player who is reliable and trustworthy
• High School diploma / GED, required
• Completed Associates Degree/ Bachelor Degree in manufacturing, engineering, electrical technology, or other related area, preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in maintenance in a plastics/textile manufacturer preferred
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires, but is not limited to, standing, walking, utilizing stairs or ladders, driving an automatic forklift, climbing, squatting, stooping, twisting, bending, grabbing, and grasping.
• Must be able to work in a non-controlled environment
• Maintain safe operations, timely repairs, effective preventive maintenance completion, reliable documentation, and constructive coordination with Production.
• Demonstrate ownership, sound judgment, technician development, and continuous improvement in equipment uptime and maintenance effectiveness.

This description summarizes the position's primary responsibilities and may be revised based on operational needs and company requirements.

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