Maintenance Supervisor

Manpower Engineering; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Career Advancement Opportunities

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team in a large production facility. The role focuses on uptime, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement across operations.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering and Plant Leadership to push reliability, implement CMMS/SAP processes, and coach technicians while ensuring safety and accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong troubleshooting with industrial equipment.
• Experience supporting maintenance programs in a facility.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance technicians across the facility.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities and schedules.
• Drive reliability initiatives and root cause analysis with engineering.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers safely and effectively.
• Support SAP/CMMS usage and maintenance documentation.
• Promote safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Lean

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Lead People. Improve Equipment Reliability. Drive Plant Performance.

About the Opportunity:

A growing manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations and help drive equipment reliability, preventative maintenance initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts within a large production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on leader who enjoys developing people, improving maintenance processes, driving accountability, and supporting equipment uptime across a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

The organization is investing in maintenance systems, preventative maintenance programs, reliability initiatives, and operational improvements, creating an opportunity for a supervisor who wants to make a meaningful impact while leading an experienced maintenance team.

If you enjoy leading technicians, solving problems, and helping build a proactive maintenance culture, we'd like to speak with you.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

This role offers the opportunity to lead an experienced maintenance team while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to support manufacturing performance.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Improving maintenance execution
• Driving preventative maintenance compliance
• Supporting equipment reliability initiatives
• Managing contractors and service providers
• Developing and coaching maintenance personnel
• Helping improve maintenance systems and processes

What You’ll Be Doing:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians across the facility.
• Assign daily maintenance activities and prioritize work based on production needs.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to maintenance personnel.
• Support employee development and training initiatives.
• Promote a culture centered around safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Maintenance Operations

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities throughout the facility.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance work orders.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Monitor equipment performance and support efforts to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Assist with inventory planning and spare parts management.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Support preventative maintenance programs and reliability initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to improve equipment performance.
• Assist with root cause analysis efforts and corrective action implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices and operational efficiency.
• Support maintenance documentation and process improvement initiatives.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Coordinate outside contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Obtain quotes and assist with repair planning and execution.
• Manage contractor activities to ensure work is completed safely and effectively.

Maintenance Systems

• Support the implementation and ongoing utilization of maintenance management systems, including SAP.
• Assist with maintenance planning, scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
• Help improve maintenance processes and equipment history tracking.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with industrial equipment.
• Experience supporting maintenance programs in a manufacturing facility.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Automated production equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Accountable and dependable
• Able to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Comfortable leading technicians while holding people accountable
• Focused on preventative maintenance and reliabilit
• Effective coordinating contractors and outside resource
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Stable and Growing Manufacturing Environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a well‑established manufacturer and play an important leadership role within the maintenance organization. You’ll have the ability to influence people, processes, and equipment performance while helping build a stronger, more proactive maintenance culture. If you enjoy leading teams, improving operations, and making a visible impact on manufacturing performance, we’d welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Please Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Our client is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future, including H‑1B, TN, OPT, CPT, or other employment‑based visa programs.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of Manpower Engineering

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower Engineering, Experis, Talent Solutions – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2026 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 17th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.