Maintenance Supervisor

TRW Resources; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

TRW Resources is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in Portage, WI, to identify a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor who brings strong technical expertise, proven leadership abilities, and the confidence to tackle challenging equipment issues.

We're particularly interested in candidates with plastics manufacturing experience who understand the demands of keeping production equipment running efficiently while mentoring and developing less-experienced technicians.

Qualifications

• Strong industrial maintenance background, preferably in plastics manufacturing.
• Excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with plastics processing equipment is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to train, mentor and develop maintenance technicians.
• Previous supervisory or lead technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance technicians across four shifts within one manufacturing facility.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, coaching, and training to maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate daily repairs, preventive maintenance activities, and equipment priorities to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance leadership to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting (mechanical/electrical

Plastics manufacturing

Training & mentoring

Shift supervision

Job description

Plastics manufacturing experience? Strong technical troubleshooting skills? A passion for developing maintenance teams? Let's talk!

TRW Resources is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in Portage, WI, to identify a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor who brings strong technical expertise, proven leadership abilities, and the confidence to tackle challenging equipment issues.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in plastics manufacturing who understand the demands of keeping production equipment running efficiently while mentoring and developing less‑experienced technicians.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN:

• Lead and support maintenance technicians across four shifts within one manufacturing facility.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance, coaching, and training to maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate daily repairs, preventive maintenance activities, and equipment priorities to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance leadership to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Strong industrial maintenance background, preferably within plastics manufacturing.
• Excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with plastics processing equipment is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians.
• Previous supervisory or lead technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A hands‑on, solutions‑oriented leader who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment.

We need someone who can do more than solve the problem — we need someone who can teach others how to solve it, too!

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