Maintenance Supervisor

City of Shakopee, MN; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the third-shift maintenance team and coordinate with first and second shifts to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

You will ensure safety, efficiency, and readiness of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems while driving continuous improvement and strong teamwork across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical drawings, PLC logic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with mobile and material-handling equipment.
• Proficient with CMMS and MS Office.
• Willing to work extended hours, provide on-call support, and cover weekends as scheduled.
• Able to work safely in a manufacturing or foundry environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-shift maintenance team, promoting safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other shifts to ensure consistent maintenance coverage and standards.
• Ensure team members are trained, supported, and equipped to perform work safely.
• Facilitate toolbox talks and monthly meetings to reinforce safety and priorities.
• Supervise maintenance activities for foundry and production equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Prioritize and coordinate maintenance and repair work balancing urgent needs with planned maintenance.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment issues, including grinders, conveyors, furnaces, robotic systems, and material handling equipment.
• Partner with engineering leadership on complex breakdowns, installations, and improvements aligned with OEM specs.
• Ensure replacement parts are identified, ordered, stocked, and managed through inventory.
• Provide on-call support as scheduled, including weekends when required.
• Enforce maintenance safety programs in line with policies and regulatory requirements.
• conduct monthly safety inspections and maintain a clean, safe maintenance environment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Reading electrical drawings

Troubleshooting PLC logic

Equipment troubleshooting

CMMS

On-call readiness

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

If you are a Maintenance Supervisor professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this role offers the chance to lead critical maintenance operations while making a direct impact on safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role leads the third-shift maintenance team, supports off-shift maintenance operations, partners closely with first shift maintenance supervisor, engineering and production leadership, and enforces safety and maintenance standards across the department. Shift hours will be M-F 9pm-6am with a lunch break.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead and supervise the third‑shift maintenance team, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with first‑ and second‑shift maintenance teams to ensure consistent maintenance coverage, communication, and standards across shifts.
• Ensure team members are trained, supported, and equipped to perform work safely and effectively.
• Facilitate regular toolbox talks and monthly communication meetings to reinforce safety, expectations, and operational priorities.
• Supervise maintenance activities supporting foundry and production equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Prioritize, schedule, and coordinate maintenance and repair work to balance urgent needs with planned maintenance.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment issues, including grinders, conveyors, furnaces, robotic systems, material handling equipment, and related systems.
• Partner with engineering leadership on complex breakdowns, equipment installations, and improvements aligned with OEM specifications.
• Ensure replacement parts are identified, ordered, stocked, and managed appropriately through inventory review and coordination.
• Provide on‑call support as scheduled, including monitoring equipment and furnaces during weekends when required.
• Enforce maintenance safety programs in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct and document monthly safety inspections and maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance environment. Ensure work instructions and maintenance procedures are accurate, current, and consistently followed.
• Communicate proactively with production leadership to understand operational needs and support safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Who You Are:

You build trust and engagement by leading with a clear sense of responsibility, setting expectations, and supporting others in achieving strong performance. You collaborate effectively across teams and shifts, valuing open communication and shared goals to drive results. You apply sound judgment and analytical thinking to diagnose issues, solve problems, and make informed decisions in a dynamic environment. You demonstrate adaptability and a continuous‑improvement mindset, remaining resilient and focused while managing priorities and change.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 or more years of experience in industrial maintenance, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, welding repair, and fabrication.
• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical drawings, PLC logic, and mechanical systems to diagnose equipment failures.
• Experience working with mobile and material‑handling equipment and safe rigging and movement of equipment and components.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to work extended hours, provide on‑call support, and cover weekends as scheduled.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing or foundry environment with exposure to heat, noise, and industrial equipment.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Completion of a formal leadership or supervisory development program, such as Leading at Emerson or an equivalent program.
• Experience supporting foundry or heavy industrial equipment.

Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.