Maintenance Supervisor

Interactive Resources - iR; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Interactive Resources - iR seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a third-shift maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, developing technicians, and driving reliability and CI in a highly automated operation.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, 3+ years in a supervisory role, and hands-on expertise with automated equipment and machine control systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and machine control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing maintenance operations in a high-volume production facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the maintenance team during assigned shift.
• Coordinate and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure equipment upgrades, manufacturer recommendations, and system improvements are implemented.
• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors performing maintenance work.
• Promote and enforce safety policies, procedures, and environmental standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate staffing coverage, scheduling, and timekeeping for the maintenance team.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting hydraulics/pneumatics

Equipment control systems

Safety leadership

Team development

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Our client, a well-established global manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a third-shift maintenance team in a fast-paced production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams, improving equipment reliability, and driving continuous improvement within a highly automated manufacturing operation.

If you have experience leading maintenance teams in plastics, packaging, food & beverage, automotive, or another high-volume manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Schedule

3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the maintenance team during assigned shift.
• Coordinate and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Ensure equipment upgrades, manufacturer recommendations, and system improvements are implemented.
• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors performing maintenance work.
• Promote and enforce safety policies, procedures, and environmental standards.
• Coach, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate staffing coverage, scheduling, and timekeeping for the maintenance team.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused work environment.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and machine control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing maintenance operations in a high-volume production facility.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.

Preferred Background

Experience in industries such as:

• Plastics
• Packaging
• Food & Beverage
• Consumer Products
• Automotive Manufacturing
• High-speed Automated Manufacturing

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a financially stable, growing manufacturing organization.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Collaborative team culture with strong leadership support.
• Work with modern manufacturing equipment and advanced technologies.

If you're a maintenance leader who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and keeping production running efficiently, we'd love to connect with you.