Maintenance Supervisor

Valbrunastainless; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in stainless steel production is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead its maintenance team. This critical role involves ensuring reliable and efficient operation of equipment while overseeing a team of technicians. Candidates should possess a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a commitment to safety and problem-solving in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably in steel, metals, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, PLCs, and welding/fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate maintenance technicians across multiple shifts.
• Oversee preventive maintenance plans and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and collaborate with production and engineering teams.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Analytical thinking

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Project management

Data management skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance

Job description

Founded in 1925 and a leader in the production of Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys and Titanium Long products, Valbruna is a private company with 2,700 employees and an annual output of approx. 250,000 tons of specialty steels. Production is primarily focused on Stainless Steels and Specialty Alloys, available in blooms and billets, ingots, round, square, flat, hexagonal and angle bars, wire rod, wire, reinforcement bars and threaded rods, with the expressed goal of satisfying the most sophisticated needs of the customer. To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience.

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented individual to lead and support our maintenance team at our stainless-steel mill. The Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring our equipment, facilities, and systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. This role will oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, lead a team of technicians, and ensure timely execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities. A strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in an industrial environment is essential.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Incumbent will serve as direct supervisor to approximately 20 Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians across three shifts.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate maintenance technicians across multiple shifts to ensure proper coverage and workflow.
• Oversee the execution of preventive maintenance plans to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life utilizing maintenance tracking software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in a timely and safe manner.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and safety teams to prioritize maintenance activities and support plant goals.
• Provide hands-on support and technical guidance to maintenance staff during complex repairs or projects.
• Manage spare parts inventory, maintenance supplies, and vendor coordination as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing maintenance procedures, standards, and training programs.
• Plan, direct, and assign work. Coordinate overtime as necessary.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees in accordance with Valbruna’s Maintenance Development Program.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Safety-conscious: the ability to identify potential hazards and take the necessary steps to mitigate them.
• Analytical thinking: the ability to think critically and logically, as well as the ability to work with large sets of data and make sense of them.
• Technical aptitude: a strong understanding of the systems, equipment, and processes at hand.
• Problem-solving: the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Communication: the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict in a professional manner; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to input of others and willing to try alternative solutions
• Project management: the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively including planning, scheduling, and organizing.
• Data management skills: the ability to use statistical analysis tools as well as the ability to interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
• A continuous improvement mindset: identifying and implementing ways to continuously improve reliability.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical or electrical systems preferred.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, preferably in steel, metals, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, PLCs, and welding/fabrication.