Maintenance Supervisor

LHH; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineer to oversee equipment maintenance and improve manufacturing processes. This hybrid role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced environment, focused on safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering, along with proficiency in design software.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in manufacturing, proven maintenance supervision.
• Hands-on with controls, PLCs, HMIs, and drive systems.
• Experience with tooling and fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance technicians, addressing downtime and safety.
• Enhance preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead root cause analysis for safety improvements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Our Client is Seeking a Maintenance Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineer to lead both equipment maintenance and process improvement efforts on the production floor. This is a hybrid technical leadership role—ideal for a candidate who thrives in a high-mix, fast-paced environment where problem solving, team leadership, and continuous improvement are daily priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians, addressing downtime and safety issues while driving adherence to maintenance best practices within established cost parameters.
• Execute and enhance preventative and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of production equipment and facility systems.
• Champion safety improvements, lead root cause analysis of incidents, and ensure prompt corrective actions are implemented and documented.
• Train production personnel on new processes, product changes, and updated procedures; ensure LOTO protocols and documentation meet all compliance standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and quality teams to support new product introductions, implement lean initiatives, and optimize equipment design for manufacturability.
• Lead capital equipment projects, from specification and vendor management to installation and commissioning.
• Support manufacturing launches or engineering changes with expertise in process validation, equipment selection, tooling/fixture development, and operator training.
• Gather and analyze KPI data to identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable improvements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with external vendors, technical contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and equipment upgrades.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record in both maintenance supervision and process engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks, along with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience in specifying, installing, and commissioning both new and rebuilt production equipment.
• Background in project management, with ability to manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong familiarity with tooling and fixture design, lean manufacturing, and agile product development principles.
• Hands-on experience with controls, PLCs, HMIs, and drive systems—Allen Bradley experience is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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