Maintenance Supervisor

Gemini Industries; El Reno (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Industries, Inc. in El Reno, OK, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead our on-site maintenance team at a wood coatings facility. This is a working supervisor role with hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and direction of two technicians to keep production equipment reliable and safe.

You will manage preventive maintenance, coordinate with production leadership, and ensure compliance with OSHA, LOTO, and chemical handling procedures in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in industrial maintenance, chemical/manufacturing preferred.
• 2+ years leading a maintenance team.
• Strong electrical & mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, sensors, and control panels or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on maintenance and repairs on production equipment.
• Supervise two technicians and prioritize daily work.
• Maintain PM program and track maintenance history.
• Ensure OSHA, LOTO and chemical handling safety compliance.
• Coordinate with production and vendors for reliability.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical repair

Industrial troubleshooting

PLCs & automation

HVAC systems

Forklift certification

OSHA safety standards

Education

High School

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical certification

Lockout/Tagout training

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Gemini Industries, Inc (Oklahoma) - El Reno, OK 73036, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day Shift, Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair, Maintenance Supervisor

Gemini Industries, Inc.

Reports to: VP of Operations

Team Size: 2 Maintenance Technicians

Type: Working Supervisor - hands-on role with team leadership responsibilities

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Why Work Here

Founded in 1964, Gemini Industries has spent more than six decades building a reputation for quality, reliability, and safety in everything we do. As a 100% Employee-Owned company, every member of our team is also an owner - when Gemini succeeds, our employee-owners share directly in that success. Our core values of integrity, responsibility, commitment, innovation, and participation guide everyday business, driving us to deliver an unrivaled customer experience. Join us and build not just a job, but a stake in a company with over 60 years of history and a culture built on shared ownership and accountability.

About the Role

The Maintenance Supervisor leads the maintenance function at our wood coatings manufacturing facility, ensuring production equipment, facility systems, and material handling equipment are reliable, safe, and well-maintained. This is a working supervisor role: you'll spend a significant portion of your time on the floor working alongside your team troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment while also directing daily work, developing your two direct reports, and coordinating maintenance priorities with production and plant leadership.

This role covers a broad range of technical systems: process and packaging machinery, automation and controls, electrical systems, HVAC, forklifts and material handling equipment, and general facility infrastructure. Because this is a chemical manufacturing environment, safety, regulatory compliance, and proper handling of hazardous materials are central to the role.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery, automation/controls systems, and facility equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on process and packaging equipment
• Perform or coordinate maintenance and inspections on forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Maintain HVAC systems, building infrastructure, and utilities (compressed air, steam, water systems, etc.)
• Respond to equipment breakdowns quickly to minimize production downtime

Team Supervision

• Directly supervise two Maintenance Technicians by assigning daily work, setting priorities, and ensuring tasks are completed safely and correctly
• Train, mentor, and develop technicians' skills across electrical, mechanical, and automation disciplines
• Conduct performance feedback and support technicians' growth and cross-training
• Model safe, high-quality work practices while working alongside the team

Maintenance Planning & Reliability

• Maintain and continuously improve the preventive maintenance (PM) program for all production and facility equipment
• Track maintenance work orders, equipment history, and spare parts inventory
• Identify recurring equipment issues and lead root-cause troubleshooting to reduce unplanned downtime
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with production to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations
• Manage relationships with outside contractors and vendors for specialized repairs (e.g., automation programming, HVAC service, electrical contractors)

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance work is performed in compliance with OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and other safety procedures
• Follow proper protocols for maintenance work involving chemical processing equipment, tanks, and hazardous materials
• Maintain compliance with electrical codes, EPA requirements, and other applicable regulations
• Promote a strong safety culture, including near-miss reporting and hazard identification

Parts & Resource Management

• Maintain adequate spare parts inventory for critical equipment to minimize downtime
• Source parts and equipment, working within budget guidelines
• Recommend capital equipment repairs vs. replacement based on cost and reliability data

Qualifications: Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally in a chemical, manufacturing, or process industry environment
• 2+ years of experience leading or supervising a maintenance team (formally or informally)
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical repair, and industrial equipment troubleshooting
• Experience with machinery automation/controls (PLCs, sensors, control panels) or willingness to develop this skill set
• Experience with HVAC systems maintenance
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain) and familiarity with material handling equipment maintenance
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards, including lockout/tagout procedures
• Comfortable working in a chemical manufacturing environment with appropriate PPE and safety protocols

Preferred

• Experience in coatings, paint, or related chemical processing industries
• Journeyman electrician license or equivalent electrical certification
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software
• Experience with compressed air systems
• HAZWOPER training or experience handling hazardous materials

What Success Looks Like

• Reduced unplanned equipment downtime through effective PM and quick troubleshooting
• A well-trained, capable maintenance team with growing technical skills
• Strong safety record with proactive hazard identification and full LOTO/OSHA compliance
• Smooth coordination between maintenance and production to minimize disruption
• Reliable, well-documented maintenance and spare parts systems

Gemini Industries is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.