Maintenance Supervisor

MDS Staffing; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing's client, a well‑established manufacturer for the electric utilities industry, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for a new Mocksville, NC facility. Injection molded plastics machinery expertise is strongly preferred.

You will lead maintenance operations, manage a team, and drive PM programs across electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems while ensuring safety, quality, and predictable production performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance supervision with electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, PLCs, motors, pumps, and control systems.
• Ability to read 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 is a plus.
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations and ensure safety and quality in production.
• Lead and train staff on maintenance processes and quality controls.
• Direct, maintain, and enforce safety programs within the facility.
• Monitor equipment performance and minimize non-conformance.
• Prepare reports and analyze data to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Prioritize work orders and assist with troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical equipment.
• Ensure Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule adherence and provide training as needed.
• Source parts for planned maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Communicate procedures and safety requirements to operators and maintenance personnel.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions to address root causes.
• Collaborate with support groups to secure necessary resources.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Reading electrical schematics

Diagnostic tools

Leadership & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or certification in electrical/hydraulics/industrial maintenance

Tools

CMMS

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.