Maintenance Supervisor

6 Degrees Search; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a Mocksville, NC facility serving the electric utilities industry. The role emphasizes proactive leadership to manage maintenance operations, ensure safety, and drive reliability of injection molded plastics machinery.

The ideal candidate has 5 years in maintenance supervision, strong electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills, PLC and control system knowledge, and CMMS experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma; technical certification in electrical/hydraulics or industrial maintenance is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in maintenance supervision with electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting expertise.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, PLCs, motors, pumps, and control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer requirements and expectations are identified and met in production operations.
• Supervise maintenance staff and ensure quality and safety policies are followed.
• Provide training on maintenance processes, procedures, and quality controls.
• Manage safety and quality programs within the facility and promote high standards.
• Monitor plant equipment and systems to minimize non-conformances and issues.
• Prepare reports and analyze data to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Prioritize work orders and assist with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical repairs.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

PLC systems

CMMS

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Technical maintenance cert

Tools

PLCs

CMMS

Electrical test tools

Job description

Our client is a very well established manufacturer of products for the electric utilities industry--They have an immediate need for a Maintenance Supervisor at a new facility in Mocksville North Carolina. Injection molded plastics machinery strongly preferred.

Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure customer requirements and expectations are accurately identified and met throughout production operations.
• Supervise and hold production associates accountable to company policies, ensuring quality standards are consistently met with proper recordkeeping.
• Provide training to staff on production processes, procedures, and quality controls, promoting knowledge transfer.
• Direct, maintain, and enforce safety and quality programs within the production facility, fostering a culture of high standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the operation of plant equipment and systems, minimizing non-conformance and anticipating potential issues.
• Prepare reports and analyze data to recommend improvements in plant operations, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Prioritize work orders and assist with technical troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment.
• Ensure adherence to the Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule and provide training as needed.
• Source parts for planned maintenance and emergency repair activities.
• Communicate operational procedures and safety requirements to operators and maintenance personnel, highlighting the importance of safe practices with complex systems.
• Conduct incident, accident, and non-conformity investigations, implementing corrective actions to address root causes.
• Collaborate with support groups to ensure necessary resources are available to meet operational requirements.
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example, ensuring all team members understand expected behaviors and performance standards.

This combined role requires a proactive leader who can effectively manage maintenance operations while fostering a safe and productive work environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent; Technical degree or certification in electrical, hydraulics, or industrial maintenance is a plus.

• Experience:Minimum 5years of experience in maintenance supervision with expertise in electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting.

• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, PLCs, motors, pumps, and control systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic circuit diagrams, and blueprints.

• Proficient in using diagnostic tools and equipment for troubleshooting.

• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a maintenance team.

• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is a plus.

• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.