Maintenance Supervisor

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH; Newport (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, STD, L—

401(k) with matching

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH in Newport, Michigan, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead electromechanical technicians and drive uptime across automated material-handling systems. You will manage preventive maintenance, safety initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with production and IT teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, problem-solving, and training development to ensure high system availability and optimal performance in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1–3 years in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
• Associates degree in a relevant subject with 3–5 years in a maintenance supervisory role in a fast-paced warehouse, light industry, or related environment
• Experience with automated material handling systems
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Inspire a Safety-First mindset among colleagues
• Lead maintenance with direct instruction to technicians
• Coordinate with Production, IT, and external partners to ensure uptime
• Execute planned, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance activities
• Develop processes to maintain system performance during shifts and high-volume periods
• Maintain relationships with customers and vendors for optimal performance
• Escalate downtime according to guidelines
• Schedule staff and daily work assignments
• Utilize detailed reporting to drive continuous improvement

Skills

Team supervision

Electromechanical

Safety first

OSHA knowledge

PLC control

Automation systems

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

480 VAC

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Tools

PLC control systems

Job description

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
• 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
• 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

We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.

Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.

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