Maintenance Supervisor

Autumn Harp Inc; Essex Center (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Autumn Harp Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team in a fast-paced GMP manufacturing environment.

You will supervise technicians, drive equipment reliability, and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure safe and high-quality operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, and robotic systems, with a commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or related technical field.
• Minimum of six years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and familiar with controls, automation, and robotic systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, establish accountability, and drive maintenance performance improvements.
• Experience with root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians through training, scheduling, performance management, and daily support.
• Oversee maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient operation of manufacturing and compounding equipment.
• Manage and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, control, and automated systems.
• Coordinate equipment repairs, rebuilds, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Partner with Production, Compounding, and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance and support production goals.
• Monitor maintenance metrics, identify root causes of recurring issues, and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and line setup information.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP requirements, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
• Provide leadership support across multiple shifts and respond to off-hours equipment issues as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Controls & automation

Robotic systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Maintenance Supervisor

Tech Support-Salary Full Time Regular Management Essex Junction, VT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1065

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Autumn Harp is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team in a fast-paced, 24/6 GMP manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supervising maintenance technicians, driving equipment reliability, managing preventive maintenance programs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with expertise in mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, and robotic systems who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and is committed to safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians through training, scheduling, performance management, and daily support.
• Oversee maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient operation of manufacturing and compounding equipment.
• Manage and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, control, and automated systems.
• Coordinate equipment repairs, rebuilds, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Partner with Production, Compounding, and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance and support production goals.
• Monitor maintenance metrics, identify root causes of recurring issues, and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and line setup information.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with GMP requirements, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
• Provide leadership support across multiple shifts and respond to off-hours equipment issues as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or related technical field
• Minimum of six years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and familiar with controls, automation, and robotic systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, establish accountability, and drive maintenance performance improvements.
• Experience with root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and equipment reliability programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Ability to work around fragrances and cosmetic ingredients on a daily basis.
• Experience leading continuous improvement, downtime reduction, and equipment reliability initiatives.

Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000/annually