Maintenance Supervisor

Summit Seed Coatings Llc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Company-paid vision, dental, and life

Health insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and H

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Summit Seed Coatings Llc is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at the New Albany, Indiana facility to oversee and actively manage all maintenance operations. You will be the primary technical resource for plant equipment, systems, and preventative maintenance, ensuring reliability and minimal downtime.

Responsibilities include owning maintenance activities, diagnosing issues, managing contractors, and developing long-term improvements, all while promoting a safe and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a lead, supervisor, or sole-maintenance role with responsibility for maintenance planning and execution.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyor, and production equipment systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and repair complex equipment issues.
• Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and maintenance-related projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, and industrial electrical experience strongly preferred.
• PLC troubleshooting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own all maintenance operations for the New Albany facility, ensuring equipment, systems, and facilities are maintained in safe and reliable working condition.
• Schedule, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and production disruptions.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility systems.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and longevity.
• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, inspections, and repair documentation.
• Manage maintenance inventory, spare parts, and critical replacement components.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors, service providers, and equipment vendors.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify safety concerns and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Partner with plant leadership on equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and capital expenditure planning.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Support production teams by providing technical expertise and responding promptly to maintenance needs.
• Promote and model Summit Seed Coatings' commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Job description

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Summit Seed Coatings, New Albany, Indiana
Reports To: Plant Manager

Position Details: Full-Time, Salary Exempt, $60,000 - $75,000 annual, depending on experience

Position Summary:
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and actively managing all maintenance operations at Summit Seed Coatings' New Albany plant. This role serves as the primary technical resource for plant equipment, systems, and preventative maintenance programs, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting efficient production operations.

The Maintenance Supervisor is expected to take ownership of all maintenance activities, independently diagnose and resolve equipment issues, manage contractors and vendors, maintain facility infrastructure, and develop long-term solutions that improve equipment performance and reliability. This hands‑on leadership position requires a highly skilled maintenance professional who can balance strategic planning with day‑to‑day troubleshooting and repair activities while promoting a safe and productive work environment.

Who We Are

Summit Seed Coatings is one of the largest seed treatment companies in the United States, delivering advanced seed coating solutions that make our customers’ jobs easier and more efficient. Our products provide economic, agronomic, and environmental benefits - boosting seed performance, reducing costs, and supporting sustainable production practices for clients across both domestic and international markets. Innovation, quality, and customer value are at the core of everything we do. Equally important are the values that guide how we operate: teamwork, respect, and empathy shape our culture and create a workplace where people feel supported and appreciated. We are driven by excellence and continuous improvement, always committed to doing what’s right for our employees, our partners, and the environment. By maintaining a light, bright, clean, and green work environment, we foster a culture where positivity, growth, and forward‑thinking solutions thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own all maintenance operations for the New Albany facility, ensuring equipment, systems, and facilities are maintained in safe and reliable working condition.
• Schedule, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime and production disruptions.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility systems.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and longevity.
• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, inspections, and repair documentation.
• Manage maintenance inventory, spare parts, and critical replacement components.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors, service providers, and equipment vendors.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify safety concerns and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Partner with plant leadership on equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and capital expenditure planning.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Support production teams by providing technical expertise and responding promptly to maintenance needs.
• Promote and model Summit Seed Coatings' commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• $60,000 to $75,000 annual, depending on experience
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid vision, dental, and life insurance
• Health insurance options to fit your needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a lead, supervisor, or sole-maintenance role with responsibility for maintenance planning and execution.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyor, and production equipment systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and repair complex equipment issues.
• Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and maintenance-related projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, and industrial electrical experience strongly preferred.
• PLC troubleshooting experience preferred.