Maintenance Supervisor

WITRON Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Open-door culture

Bonus program

Job summary

WITRON Group in Lansing, MI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead electro-mechanical technicians, ensure safety, and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize system uptime. You will work cross-functionally with Production, Onsite IT, and external partners to maintain high performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 1–3 years in a maintenance supervisory role, with a strong background in automated material handling, PLCs, and 480 VAC systems.

Qualifications

• Front-line maintenance supervision experience
• Experience with electro-mechanical technicians
• Knowledge of 480 VAC, PLC controls, electromechanical systems
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifts
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines
• Must have 1-3 years in maintenance supervision in fast-paced environments
• Associates degree preferred with 3–5 years in similar roles
• Familiarity with automated material handling systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor electro-mechanical technicians.
• Ensure safety-first operations and policy compliance.
• Coordinate preventive, planned, and unscheduled maintenance.
• Serve as first contact for employee relations and maintenance issues.
• Maintain system performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Schedule workforce and manage daily assignments.
• Communicate with production and external partners to minimize downtime.
• Lead meetings with teams and customers to align on goals.

Skills

Team supervision

Automated handling

Electrical PLC systems

Learn new skills

Communication

Analytical problem-solving

Task prioritization

MS Office

OSHA knowledge

High school diploma requirement

Associate degree preference

Material handling familiarity

Education

High school diploma + 1-3 years

Associates degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

This is WITRON

Join WITRON as a Maintenance Supervisor!

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring daily maintenance activities are completed through effective leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. Acting as a front-line manager, the Team Lead will provide direct instruction and guidance to electromechanical technicians and collaborate with Production, Onsite IT, and external partners to ensure system up-time.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct all actions with and inspire among all colleagues a Safety-First mindset
• Promote compliance with all relevant company policies and government regulations including OSHA
• Lead by example through results-focused, people-centered direction, feedback, and coaching
• Serve as first point of contact for all employee relations and maintenance issues
• Execute on planned, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance activities under direction of Maintenance Manager
• Develop effective processes to maintain system performance through shift changes, high volume periods, and irregular operations in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Maintain open and transparent relationships with customer and other vendor contacts to ensure maximum system performance
• Ensure maintenance process consistency and employee development through the design and execution of uniform training and assessment programs
• Follow established escalation guidelines in the event of system downtime or irregular operations
• Manage employee schedules and daily work assignments in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Leverage detailed reporting to understand system performance and implement continuous improvement projects around preventive maintenance and system enhancements
• Coordinate with Production Team to ensure minimal system impact in the execution of planned, preventive, and ad hoc maintenance activities
• Participate and lead (as necessary) team, site, and customer meetings to ensure open, effective communications centered on collaborative efforts to meet production goals

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of Electro-Mechanical technicians
• Strong understanding of automated material handling systems
• Robust experience with 480 VAC, PLC control systems, and electromechanical systems
• Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills and tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety guidelines
• Required: High school diploma with 1-3 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
• Preferred: Associates degree in a relevant subject with 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
• Familiarity with automated material handling systems strongly preferred

Salary Range

$5K-$80K

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at heights of 80-100 feet
• Ability to adapt to a warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from +34 degrees to -15 degrees
• Ability to lift and carry materials/equipment necessary to do the job
• Ability to walk/stand during a designated shift
• Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Stability - WITRON offers competitive wage and excellent benefit package which includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD plans along with a company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions and a profit-sharing program
• Work/Life Balance - Employees have access to a generous paid time off policy, company-paid holidays, and special leave days related to certain life events
• Growth Potential - As part of WITRON's commitment to promoting from within, individual developmental opportunities are made available through comprehensive on the job training and a tuition reimbursement program
• A Place You Want to Work - WITRON's corporate philosophy is characterized by an open-door policy, an environment of trust and empowerment, and a sincere appreciation shown to all colleagues

Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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Top Equipment

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