MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

UFP Industries; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Kentucky is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance department, ensuring reliable equipment operation and adherence to safety standards. The role involves directing maintenance programs, supervising technicians, and coordinating with production teams to meet plant goals.

The successful candidate will have experience in machine repair, preventative maintenance, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Post-high school education is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in machine repair and maintenance; 1–3 years in supervising people.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, control technology, and welding.
• Knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Hazardous waste and hazardous material handling procedures knowledge.
• Knowledge of precision tools, measuring instruments, and other hand tools.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Assists in interviews and hiring processes.
• Orientates and trains maintenance personnel.
• Coaches, counsels employees, and initiates discipline as required.
• Evaluates the performance of subordinates.
• Develops and implements preventative and other maintenance programs to ensure proper equipment operation.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves problems.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with the operating department's requirements.
• Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Performs regular/preventative maintenance on all machinery, tools, and buildings.
• Develops, implements, and supervises the plant's Preventive Maintenance program.
• Repairs machinery, equipment, buildings, and other Company assets in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturing specifications, or by management request.
• Orders supplies and parts as required, at competitive pricing and rates.
• Maintains records of repair/maintenance activities, per Company policy.
• Prepares other reports as required.
• Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

People management

Electrical & hydraulic knowledge

Safety compliance

Precision measurement tools

Education

Post-high school education

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of the maintenance department functions and programs. Directs and coordinates support services. Training and development of its employees.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in interviews and hiring processes
• Orientates and trains maintenance personnel
• Coaches counsel employees, and initiates discipline as required
• Evaluates the performance of subordinates
• Develops and implements preventative and other maintenance programs to ensure proper equipment operation
• Identifies, researches, and resolves problems
• Coordinates maintenance activities with the operating department's requirements
• Leads employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives
• Performs regular/preventative maintenance on all machinery, tools, and buildings
• Develops, implements, and supervises the plant's Preventive Maintenance program
• Repairs machinery, equipment, buildings, and other Company assets in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturing specifications, or by management request
• Orders supplies and parts as required, at competitive pricing and rates
• Maintains records of repair/maintenance activities, per Company policy
• Prepares other reports as required
• Performs duties consistent with established safety rules and procedures
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Post-high school education is required
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in machine repair and maintenance area; 1 to 3 years of experience managing people
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology, and welding
• Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Demonstrate working knowledge of hazardous wage and hazardous material handling procedures and practices
• Working knowledge of the use of precision tools, measuring instruments, and other hand tools
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software
• Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures
• Must be at least 18 years of age

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.