Maintenance Supervisor

City of Lincoln; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln seeks a qualified Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance operations in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, data-driven planning, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will manage shift activities, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with planners while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. A strong background in electrical/mechanical systems and PLCs is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in management and maintenance; supervisory experience required.
• Assoc. degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Willingness to work extended hours and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate shift maintenance activities in uptime, safety, PM work orders and corrective maintenance.
• Lead maintenance staff and develop technicians through performance management.
• Reduce equipment downtime to improve productivity and skills of the team.
• Support planning, scheduling and improvements to optimize spending, downtime, safety and quality.
• Manage spare parts: control and inventory.
• Develop and manage preventative/predictive maintenance plans.
• Ensure compliance with Indiana's Pressure Vessel inspection program.
• Assist with machine modification and plant layout changes.
• Conduct timely performance evaluations for technicians.
• Handle discipline per company policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Management

Supervisory skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC Allen Bradley

CMMS

MS Office

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Assoc. degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

• Employee Type Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

This is a comprehensive list, but not limited to:

• Planning and coordinating shift maintenance activities in equipment uptime, safety, PM work order compliance and corrective maintenance schedule adherence
• Manage the daily activities of the maintenance staff. Involvement in development program for technicians by enhancing their skills and abilities through individual performance management.
• Reduction of equipment downtime to improve productivity while ensuring continuous improvement of the technicians’ skills and abilities.
• Support planning, scheduling, and implementing continuous improvement activities that optimize departmental spending, minimal equipment downtime, safety, quality and improvement in other key performance indicators.
• Responsible for activities associated with spare parts management and control.
• Responsible for continued development and management of the preventative/predictive maintenance plans and practices
• Ensures the continued compliance with the State of Indiana’s Pressure Vessel inspection program.
• Support maintenance planner & reliability engineer on machine modification, layout designs, plant layout changes, and new equipment selection.
• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive for technicians
• Handles discipline management process of employees in accordance with company policy
• Other Assigned duties and projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Good troubleshooting skill on electrical fault, robot packaging machines, pumps and flow/ pressure controls
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the repair of machinery, building, or other necessary repairs.
• Principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job and keeping good relationships with the team
• Possess solid equipment mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of PLC controlled equipment with emphasis on Allen Bradley devices.
• Proficient with following computer software (Microsoft office, Outlook, CMMS).
• Good interpersonal skills and written communication skills with the ability to communicate well with a variety of people.
• Read and comply with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to determine the resources needed to accomplish tasks and the ability to adapt plans to changing conditions and scenarios.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Willingness to work extended hours occasionally and every other Saturdays.
• Employees are expected to work safely and look at for the safety of his team

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education: Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent

Experience: 15+ years in Management and Maintenance. Prior maintenance supervisory experience is mandatory

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent lifting and bending

PPE (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) Requirements:

• Steel Toe Shoes

WORK ENVIROMENT

Manufacturing environment inside a manufacturing plant. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions.

Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

This position manages the daily activities of the maintenance staff using metrics, CMMS, real-time production data, assigned work orders, policy deployment goals, and strategic objectives. The Maintenance Supervisor must perform hands‑on maintenance tasks yet have excellent organizational and leadership skills.