Maintenance Supervisor

MANITOU Group; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitou Group is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee total maintenance functions at the complex and report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. You will lead maintenance operations, supervise repairs, coordinate with leadership, and drive cost surveillance of maintenance activities.

The role focuses on planning, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and ensuring timely repairs to minimize production disruptions while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Maintenance and repair planning and supervision
• Leadership and team coordination in a manufacturing setting
• Cost surveillance and budgeting for maintenance activities
• Safety, regulatory compliance and housekeeping focus

Responsibilities

• Oversee repair and maintenance of utilities, production equipment, machinery, buildings and grounds
• Supervise and perform installation, modification, and upkeep of plant systems and facilities
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Plant Manager on major overhauls
• Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program using industry accepted concepts
• Ensure compliance with current government safety and health regulations and maintain logs for equipment

Job description

Why work for Manitou Group?

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Job ID: 46346

Date: 1 October 2026

Job Family: Production

Type of contract: Permanent

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

General Accountability

The Maintenance Supervisor will supervise and coordinate the total maintenance functions of the Complex. This position reports directly to our Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recommend, supervise and assist as necessary, the repair and maintenance of all utilities, production equipment, machinery, buildings and grounds, safety and fire prevention equipment.
• Supervises, and may perform work involving repairing, moving, installing, erecting, altering or modifying machinery, equipment, plant systems, buildings and structures, facilities, etc.
• Confer with Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Production Manager and Plant Manager on major overhaul or repair of production machinery, equipment and facilities.
• Evaluate employee performance and work habits and provide regular informal feedback in addition to formal periodic performance reviews. Initiate proper disciplinary actions for employees that are consistently poor performers or who violate prescribed work rules.
• Develop, coordinate and maintain a proactive, preventive maintenance program using industry accepted concepts and technology.
• Demonstrate leadership in maintaining the plant, facilities, equipment, and personnel in a state of compliance with current government regulations governing safety and health in the workplace.
• Maintain an adequate supply of repair and replacement parts, components, equipment, tools and test equipment to adequately service the plant.
• Engage and assist outside contractors on major projects where necessary.
• Investigate and diagnose all major machinery and equipment failures and malfunctions, arrange for their repair, and maintain accurate manual or electronic logs for tracing cause and corrective action on individual equipment.
• Supervise emergency and temporary repairs with respect to company standards and practices to minimize production delays.
• Plan and schedule major repairs to avoid disrupting production commitments where possible.
• Coordinate, participate, assist with, and administer company programs relating to cost reduction, methods improvement, quality control, wage administration, maintenance, employee training, and labor relations, safety and housekeeping, company rules, and discipline.
• Provide adequate instructions, guidance, and maintain cost surveillance over operations procedures.
• Plan, develop, and train personnel in lower skill classifications to upgrade skill and ability levels to meet future manpower needs.
• Review departmental performance periodically with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and make recommendations to improve services through preventative maintenance programs, lubrication systems, improved repair facilities, etc.
• Enforce safe work practices on the part of employees to maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Maintain an adequate and efficient workforce in accordance with skill requirements, work levels, schedules, man hours and training programs.
• Initiate recommendations for promotions, demotions, and merit increases.
• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of reporting any problems or difficulties affecting the