Maintenance Supervisor

HTC Global Services; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead Skilled Trades in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing setting. You will drive safety, quality, throughput, and cost initiatives while coaching hourly and supervisory teams on problem-solving and corrective action implementations.

Responsibilities include applying TBM/CBM/DM concepts, influencing KPIs like MTBF/MTTR, and coordinating maintenance activities with PMS support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interface with hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop Skilled Trades employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Skilled Trades employees within the maintenance department.
• Coordinate safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale initiatives.
• Drive throughput improvements and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Provide coaching and mentoring on problem-solving and corrective action.
• Apply maintenance concepts: TBM, CBM, DM.
• Influence KPIs, MTBF, MTTR.
• Maintain equipment and support continuous improvement.
• Address throughput, downtime-related issues with PMS support.
• Directly supervise Skilled Trades employees.
• Drive waste reduction through AM, PM, QM, FI, PD.
• Lead Kaizen projects for OEE improvements and cost deployment.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or engineering field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview / Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor leads and directs skilled trades employees to meet maintenance department objectives in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. This role coordinates safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale initiatives; drives throughput improvements; and coordinates professional and breakdown maintenance activities. The Maintenance Supervisor also provides coaching and mentoring to hourly and supervisory team members on problem-solving techniques and corrective action implementation.

Job Description

Job Title

Maintenance Supervisor

Overview / Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor leads and directs skilled trades employees to meet maintenance department objectives in a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment. This role coordinates safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale initiatives; drives throughput improvements; and coordinates professional and breakdown maintenance activities. The Maintenance Supervisor also provides coaching and mentoring to hourly and supervisory team members on problem-solving techniques and corrective action implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Skilled Trades employees within the maintenance department.
• Coordinate safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale initiatives.
• Drive throughput improvements and coordinate professional maintenance and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to hourly and supervisory team members regarding problem-solving techniques and corrective action implementation.
• Apply general technical understanding of maintenance, Time-Based Maintenance (TBM), Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), and Dynamic Maintenance (DM).
• Influence key performance indicators (KPIs), Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• Maintain equipment at basic conditions and support continuous improvement of equipment within the assigned area.
• Address throughput, run-to-run, and downtime-related equipment issues in a production environment, supported by the Professional Maintenance Specialist (PMS) where applicable.
• Directly supervise Skilled Trades employees.
• Work with Skilled Trades staff to drive waste reduction through implementation of Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Professional Maintenance (PM), Quality Maintenance (QM), Focus Improvement (FI), and People Development (PD).
• Actively participate in and lead Kaizen project activities focused on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements and waste reduction opportunities identified through cost deployment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees, from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
• Goal-oriented self-starter with the ability to lead teams.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop Skilled Trades employees.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field.
• Experience with continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a union environment.
• Experience with controls, robotics, drives, and system-level communication systems.
• Experience with various conveyance systems, welding, vision systems, and sensor use and application.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.