Maintenance Supervisor

Aerotek; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Memphis, TN to lead maintenance, repair, and installation activities ensuring equipment reliability and uninterrupted production. You will manage utility systems and drive predictive maintenance programs while coaching a technical team.

You will collaborate with engineering on upgrades and capital projects, source tools and parts, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and hands-on troubleshooting are essential.

Qualifications

• 34 years of maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• 23 years of supervisory/leadership experience in maintenance.
• Hands-on troubleshooting for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics for machinery.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting to support automated equipment.
• Knowledge of welding techniques for equipment repair.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and motivate maintenance teams.
• Strong safety, regulatory, and environmental systems understanding.
• Experience coordinating electrical, HVAC, steam, gas, and compressed air maintenance.
• Experience developing preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Strong organization and time management for multiple projects.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all maintenance, repair, and installation activities to ensure equipment reliability and uninterrupted production operations.
• Coordinate maintenance teams and technical personnel in fabrication, modification, and improvement of machinery and equipment.
• Manage plant utility systems (electrical, compressed air, steam, gas, HVAC) to support continuous operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive/predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Inspect machinery to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering on equipment upgrades and capital projects.
• Source and procure tools, equipment, and supplies, including vendor quotes and expenditures.
• Ensure environmental systems and emission control equipment stay compliant with regulations.
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance personnel on skills and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership teams.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

PLC troubleshooting

Welding techniques

Safety & compliance

Team mentoring

Budget & cost control

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor leads and oversees all maintenance, repair, and installation activities to ensure equipment reliability and uninterrupted production operations. This role coordinates maintenance teams and technical personnel in the fabrication, modification, and improvement of machinery, tools, and equipment, while managing plant utility systems such as electrical, compressed air, steam, gas, and HVAC to support continuous operations. The Maintenance Supervisor develops and maintains preventive and predictive maintenance programs that maximize equipment uptime and efficiency, conducts routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and drives process improvements and best practices to reduce downtime and control costs. This position also collaborates closely with engineering and operations teams on equipment upgrades and capital projects, manages maintenance-related sourcing and expenditures, and provides training, coaching, and development for maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all maintenance, repair, and installation activities to ensure equipment reliability and uninterrupted production operations.
• Coordinate maintenance teams and technical personnel in the fabrication, modification, and improvement of machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Manage plant utility systems, including electrical, compressed air, steam, gas, and HVAC systems, to support continuous operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs that maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and quality standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements, maintenance strategies, and best practices to reduce downtime, control costs, and improve productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on equipment upgrades, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
• Source and procure maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies, including obtaining vendor quotes and managing project expenditures.
• Ensure environmental systems and emission control equipment operate effectively and remain compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance personnel on technical skills, safety requirements, company policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership teams to troubleshoot maintenance issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in resolving employee relations matters and support performance management activities when necessary.
• Monitor departmental spending and contribute to budget management and cost-control efforts.
• Maintain accountability for company assets by ensuring equipment is properly operated, inspected, cleaned, and maintained to prevent unnecessary damage.
• Evaluate workforce training needs and recommend improvements to work methods, procedures, and employee development programs.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance production processes, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Guide, mentor, and motivate maintenance team members to achieve departmental goals and performance objectives.
• Promote a strong culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices, and by conducting corrective and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Perform hands-ons troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems as needed to support maintenance activities.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics to diagnose issues and plan repairs or modifications.
• Oversee and support PLC troubleshooting and basic welding tasks as part of maintenance operations.

Essential Skills

• 34 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• 23 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role overseeing maintenance personnel.
• Strong hands-ons troubleshooting skills for mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for machinery and equipment.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting to support automated equipment and control systems.
• Knowledge of welding techniques sufficient to support equipment repair and fabrication.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and motivate maintenance teams.
• Solid understanding of safety practices, regulatory compliance, and environmental systems.
• Experience managing and coordinating maintenance activities related to electrical, compressed air, steam, gas, and HVAC systems.
• Proven ability to develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to balance multiple projects and priorities.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Background in managing capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Familiarity with emission control equipment and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to evaluate training needs and design or recommend employee development programs.
• Experience sourcing tools, equipment, and supplies, including obtaining vendor quotes and managing project-related expenditures.
• Comfort with performance management processes and handling employee relations matters.
• Budget awareness and experience contributing to departmental cost-control efforts.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a performance-oriented culture where bonuses can be substantial, with recent averages reflecting strong earning potential and supervisors eligible for higher bonus opportunities. The organization offers solid benefits and values continuous improvement, safety, and professional development, providing a supportive environment for building technical expertise and advancing leadership skills.

Work Environment

The role is based in a nontemperature-controlled industrial facility where conditions can be hot or cold depending on the season and production demands. The environment includes working around machinery, utility systems such as electrical, compressed air, steam, gas, and HVAC, and emission control equipment. Maintenance work may involve physical activity, use of tools and welding equipment, and hands-ons troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Team members typically wear appropriate industrial work attire and personal protective equipment suited to a manufacturing and maintenance setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

dental, health, vision (getting copy)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.