Maintenance Supervisor

Kordsa International Llc; Laurel Hill (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Kordsa in Laurel Hill, NC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams in converting and treating areas, ensuring reliable equipment and safe operations.

This on-site role requires strong mechanical/electrical knowledge, hands-on troubleshooting, and the ability to coordinate with production to minimize downtime. 2–3 years of maintenance experience and leadership preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 1–2 years leading a team as a supervisor or lead.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance teams and plan activities to support production.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls equipment.
• Ensure safety compliance with ISO 9001/ISO 14001 and OSHA.
• Coordinate with Production on repairs and downtime reduction.
• Manage work orders, PM schedules, and parts sourcing.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Maintenance/Engineering

Ongoing maintenance training

Job description

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Maintenance Supervisor

Full Time Laurel Hill, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1149

Kordsa specializes in reinforcement technologies tailored to various vehicles, including automobiles, airplanes, and agricultural/industrial machinery. Presently, Kordsa reinforces 1 in every 3 automobile tires and 2 in every 3 airplane tires globally. Committed to reinforcing life for a better and more sustainable future, Kordsa focuses on minimizing our carbon footprint by embracing next-generation tire reinforcement technologies and crafts eco-friendly products that offer superior road grip and reduce fuel consumption through decreased resistance. Kordsa remains at the forefront of innovation and R&D in tire reinforcement technologies, striving for sustainable solutions to facilitate a safer, more efficient daily life for future generations.

Kordsa currently has an opening for Maintenance Supervisor at our Laurel Hill, NC location. This is a fully on-site role. If you have the necessary experience and competencies outlined below, we would love to hear from you. Below is a description of responsibilities and requirements for this role:

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Leadership, Planning and Administrative (Estimated 25% of job responsibility)

• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance teams in Converting and Treating areas.
• Develop and provide cross training of maintenance teams in Converting and Treating areas.
• Assign and prioritize daily maintenance activities based on production and equipment needs.
• Manage maintenance work orders, work requests, PM and repair schedules, and priority management including making sure procedures are followed.
• Approving timesheets and monitoring attendance for Team Leaders and Technicians.
• Work with Team Leads to provide coverage for technicians when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement environment with maintenance teams.
• Source needed parts and supplies for maintenance team.
• Development, Review and Improvement of Maintenance Procedures.

Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting (Estimated 35% of job responsibility)

• Lead troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related equipment.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support efforts to reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Partner with Engineering and Production on equipment improvements and reliability initiative
• Train maintenance teams on corrective actions implementation
• Backing up Technicians as needed

Safety & Compliance (Estimated 20% of job responsibility)

• Ensure maintenance activities are performed safely and in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Ensure maintenance compliance for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 programs
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout, PPE, machine safety, and other required safety procedures.
• Work Permits for Employees and Contractors

Production & Cross-Functional Support (Estimated 20% of job responsibility)

• Work closely with Production to prioritize equipment repairs and minimize downtime.
• Communicate equipment status, repair progress, and expected completion times.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, shutdowns, and startup activities.

Other duties as assigned

Team Supervision and Motivation: Hiring, training and scheduling daily or weekly tasks for technicians through the plant

Predictive and Preventative Maintenance: Ability to build schedules that stop breakdowns before they halt production

Cross Departmental Coordination: Partnering with production and other departments to align repairs with output and quality goals

Troubleshooting and Critical Thinking: Problem Solving, Investigative and Decision Making skills, being able to gather facts and create action plans

Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge and adherence to strict industry and OSHA safety rules.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job will require the use of hand and power tools. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift to 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, stretch, kneel, and assume awkward positions as is dictated by worksite. Must be able to work in varying temperatures up to 110 degrees and a dusty environment.

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, on site. Standard Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime with little to no notice in case of emergencies.

Travel:

This job normally requires no company travel; however, employees may be asked to travel in special circumstances.

Required Education and Experience:

2 – 3 years Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting

1 – 2 years leading a team as a supervisor or lead

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems

Preferred Education and Experience:

Associate degree or equivalent in Maintenance, Engineering or Industrial Degree

5 Year Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

5 Years leading a team as a supervisor or lead