Maintenance Supervisor

Arlon; Placentia, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Great culture

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Career development

Annual bonus

Job summary

Arlon Graphics, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a 200,000+ square-foot facility in Placentia, CA. You will manage maintenance staff, coordinate contractors, and drive preventive maintenance to improve uptime and safety.

The role requires extensive troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, plus experience with CMMS, Allen Bradley PLCs and VFDs. Strong leadership and cross‑functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, 5+ in supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic blueprints.
• Experience with CMMS to track work orders and PMs.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and VFDs.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance technicians to minimize downtime and improve response time.
• Develop technician capabilities for independent troubleshooting.
• Oversee spare parts inventory and vendor coordination.
• Plan weekly maintenance schedules and major repairs.
• Ensure safety compliance and calibration program adherence.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams.

Skills

Team Leadership

Troubleshooting

CMMS

PLC/ VFD knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS

Allen Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Job description

Description

Company Profile
Arlon Graphics, LLC is a cast vinyl manufacturing company in the business of creating innovative material for visual expression. Founded in 1958, Arlon Graphics manufactures and markets high-quality pressure-sensitive materials for the fleet, architectural, digital imaging, and signage markets. Through more than 180 distribution partners across the globe, a growing number of strategically-positioned sales offices and warehouses, and customer-centric operations, Arlon is recognized as a global leader in graphic films. Join the Arlon Graphics conversation and follow us at @arlongraphics on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For more information, visit arlon.com.
Why Work Here

• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay (collectively 26 days/year)
• Great company culture (Great Place to Work certified)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Career Development Support
• Annual Bonus Pay potential

Position Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor supports a 200,000+ square-foot manufacturing facility in Placentia, CA by leading the maintenance team, improving equipment uptime, coordinating contractors, and strengthening preventive and corrective maintenance practices. This role requires strong technical troubleshooting, people leadership, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and support a team of maintenance technicians to minimize machine downtime and improve response time and service quality.
• Develop technician capabilities to ensure independent troubleshooting and minimal supervision.
• Interview and evaluate new hire candidates to build a high-performing team.
• Approve timesheets and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Lead department meetings to communicate process changes, company updates, and conduct regular safety discussions.
  

Technical Expertise & Troubleshooting

• Provide hands-on support in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during machine repairs, upgrades, and root cause analysis of repeated equipment failures.
  

Downtime & Reliability Analysis

• Analyze downtime data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities to improve equipment reliability, response time, and overall maintenance effectiveness.
• Recommend and implement proactive measures to reduce and prevent recurring equipment breakdowns.
  

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Oversee spare parts inventory, reorder as necessary, and identify critical parts to be stocked based on risk, lead time, and cost.
• Evaluate and justify parts stocking decisions based on machine criticality and potential operational impact.
  

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with external contractors for repair, maintenance, and upgrade work.
• Negotiate pricing, review completed work, and verify that contractors meet applicable quality, safety, and site requirements.
  

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage weekly maintenance schedules and plan for major repairs and scheduled shutdowns.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet production and maintenance goals.
  

Calibration & Compliance

• Manage and maintain the equipment calibration program, ensuring all tools and devices are calibrated on schedule and meet compliance standards.
• Ensure adherence to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements across the maintenance team.
  

Project Support & Commissioning

• Participate in the commissioning of new equipment and systems.
• Provide input on design and functionality to ensure successful project implementation and long-term maintainability.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues, prioritize work, and align departmental objectives.
• Manage and resolve conflicts within the team and with other departments in a professional and constructive manner.
  

Process Improvement & Policy Development

• Review and continuously improve maintenance department policies, procedures, and documentation to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability within the team.
  

Requirements

Minimum Education, Background and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; education beyond high school level a plus.
• Ten (10)+ years of recent applicable experience, with at least five (5) in a supervisory role.
• Strong communication skills, including listening, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to read and update electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Proficiency using a CMMS to track work orders and modify PMs as needed.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and VFDs.
• Microsoft Office ® working knowledge
• Knowledge and experience with industrial power design, including medium and low voltage electrical power distribution, motor control and VFDs.
• Personally demonstrates and promotes Arlon's core values of integrity, excellence, inspiration, teamwork, and accountability. Demonstrates a strong commitment to organizational goals and acts in the best interest of the company.

Pay Transparency The current pay for this position is between $100K - $120K/year. Rate of pay will depend on factors such as market conditions and location, job-related knowledge and skills, education, training and experience. If hired, employment will be at will. The Company reserves the right to modify pay, as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program, at any time.

EEO StatementArlon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. (pm18)