Maintenance Supervisor

WMFHA; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct-hire

Competitive pay

Benefits

Stable environment

Career growth

Leadership impact

Job summary

WMFHA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations within a fast-paced production environment in Denison, IA. You will guide maintenance personnel, improve equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives to ensure production assets operate safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical skills and experience directing teams in an industrial setting, capable of coordinating maintenance activities, and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering/industrial maintenance.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Familiarity with PLCs, automation equipment, and industrial controls.
• Experience using CMMS or other maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team and coach staff.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities to support production goals and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment issues across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to improve performance.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all maintenance work.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to implement improvements.
• Monitor maintenance metrics and drive corrective actions to improve plant performance.
• Support planning, scheduling, inventory control, and work order management.
• Assist with equipment installations, facility upgrades, and capital projects.
• Foster safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Planning & prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology/Maintenance Management

Tools

CMMS

PLC/Automation knowledge

Electrical systems

Hydraulic/Pneumatic systems

Job description

Position Overview

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations within a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for guiding maintenance personnel, improving equipment reliability, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring production assets operate safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical skills, a proactive approach to equipment maintenance, and experience leading teams in an industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for maintenance team members.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities to support production goals and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related equipment issues.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and other departments to implement equipment and process improvements.
• Monitor maintenance metrics and drive corrective actions to improve plant performance.
• Support maintenance planning, scheduling, inventory control, and work order management.
• Assist with equipment installations, facility upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience leading maintenance teams within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving industrial equipment and facility systems.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, automation equipment, and industrial controls is preferred.
• Experience utilizing CMMS or other maintenance management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Direct-hire opportunity
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Visible leadership role with the ability to influence plant performance and operational success