Maintenance Supervisor

WITRON Group; Newport (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Profit-sharing program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

WITRON in Newport, MI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance activities, guide electromechanical technicians, and partner with Production and onsite IT to maximize system up-time.

Responsibilities include preventive and unscheduled maintenance, training programs, escalation handling, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet production goals while ensuring safety and OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1-3 years in a maintenance supervisory role.
• Associates degree with 3-5 years in a similar setting preferred.
• Experience with automated material handling systems and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities and ensure up-time.
• Provide direct instruction to technicians and coordinate with teams.
• Coordinate with Production, Onsite IT and partners.
• Execute preventive and unscheduled maintenance under supervision.
• Develop training and assessment programs for staff.
• Handle escalation during downtime and drive continuous improvement.
• Schedule shifts and daily work assignments.
• Analyze system performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Electro-mechanical tech

Automation systems

480 VAC/PLC systems

OSHA safety

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Priority setting

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Tools

PLC control systems

Automation equipment

Material handling systems

Job description

This is WITRON

Join WITRON as a Maintenance Supervisor!

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring daily maintenance activities are completed through effective leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. Acting as a front-line manager, the Team Lead will provide direct instruction and guidance to electromechanical technicians and collaborate with Production, Onsite IT, and external partners to ensure system up-time.

Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct all actions with and inspire among all colleagues a Safety-First mindset
• Promote compliance with all relevant company policies and government regulations including OSHA
• Lead by example through results-focused, people-centered direction, feedback, and coaching
• Serve as first point of contact for all employee relations and maintenance issues
• Execute on planned, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance activities under direction of Maintenance Manager
• Develop effective processes to maintain system performance through shift changes, high volume periods, and irregular operations in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Maintain open and transparent relationships with customer and other vendor contacts to ensure maximum system performance
• Ensure maintenance process consistency and employee development through the design and execution of uniform training and assessment programs
• Follow established escalation guidelines in the event of system downtime or irregular operations
• Manage employee schedules and daily work assignments in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Leverage detailed reporting to understand system performance and implement continuous improvement projects around preventive maintenance and system enhancements
• Coordinate with Production Team to ensure minimal system impact in the execution of planned, preventive, and ad hoc maintenance activities
• Participate and lead (as necessary) team, site, and customer meetings to ensure open, effective communications centered on collaborative efforts to meet production goals

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of Electro-Mechanical technicians
• Strong understanding of automated material handling systems
• Robust experience with 480 VAC, PLC control systems, and electromechanical systems
• Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills and tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety guidelines
• Required: High school diploma with 1-3 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
• Preferred: Associates degree in a relevant subject with 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
• Familiarity with automated material handling systems strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at heights of 80-100 feet
• Ability to adapt to a warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from +34 degrees to -15 degrees
• Ability to lift and carry materials/equipment necessary to do the job
• Ability to walk/stand during a designated shift
• Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Stability - WITRON offers competitive wage and excellent benefit package which includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD plans along with a company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions and a profit-sharing program
• Work/Life Balance - Employees have access to a generous paid time off policy, company-paid holidays, and special leave days related to certain life events
• Growth Potential - As part of WITRON's commitment to promoting from within, individual developmental opportunities are made available through comprehensive on the job training and a tuition reimbursement program
• A Place You Want to Work - WITRON's corporate philosophy is characterized by an open-door policy, an environment of trust and empowerment, and a sincere appreciation shown to all colleagues

Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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Top Equipment

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Support & Opportunity

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