Maintenance Supervisor

Korn Ferry; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry seeks a Maintenance Leader for a Southeast Mississippi manufacturing operation. The role oversees all plant maintenance to keep equipment, facilities, and production assets safe, efficient, and reliable, while leading a team of maintenance technicians.

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and cross-functional collaboration with Production and Engineering to sustain a culture of continuous improvement and strong safety.

Qualifications

• Lead a team of 6-7 maintenance technicians.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant maintenance to ensure equipment, facilities, and production assets operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team supervision

Preventive maintenance

Electrical & mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Job description

A financially strong, growth-oriented manufacturer of commercial and industrial equipment is seeking a Maintenance Leader for its Southeast Mississippi operation. The company is an industry leader known for producing highly engineered, customized equipment for a portfolio of nationally recognized customers. This fully integrated manufacturing facility offers an outstanding culture focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.

The company offers a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Leader will oversee all plant maintenance activities to ensure equipment, facilities, and production assets operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Key Requirements

Maintenance Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of 6-7 maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume, engineered-to-order operation preferred.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop, manage, and improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Drive equipment reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background.
• Experience with 3-phase power, motors, hydraulics, presses, gears, shears, saws, milling machines, welding, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Maintenance Planning & Resource Management

• Prioritize maintenance activities based on production needs.
• Manage schedules, resources, and overtime effectively.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Safety

• Partner closely with Production, Engineering, and Plant Leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a safe work environment.

In addition to an excellent career opportunity, the area offers a low cost of living, affordable housing, strong schools, outdoor recreation, and a family-friendly lifestyle.