Maintenance Supervisor

Accelera; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Competitive pay

Job summary

Accelera in Rushville, IN is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily technical operations on a manufacturing site. You will direct maintenance workflows, assign tasks, support production goals, and ensure safety and efficiency in all technical work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in maintenance supervision, strong industrial maintenance experience, and proven leadership. This role offers full-time employment, competitive pay, and overtime opportunities in a busy metals/manufacturing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, equipment, and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Direct and organize daily maintenance tasks, including preventive upkeep, troubleshooting, breakdown repairs, and other technical assignments.
• Manage the daily and weekly maintenance schedule by assigning specific tasks to your team members.
• Ensure that all maintenance personnel have clear objectives and that their locations and task statuses are tracked throughout the shift.
• Coordinate staffing and overtime needs to maintain appropriate maintenance coverage.
• Respond to major equipment failures and provide leadership during critical repairs.
• Document safety, environmental, quality, attendance, and performance issues and report them to management.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team management

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

Compensation: Up to $75,000 plus overtime eligibility

Employment Status: Full-Time

We are searching for a skilled Maintenance Supervisor to manage daily technical operations at our manufacturing site in Rushville, Indiana. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who possesses a deep understanding of industrial machinery, proactive maintenance strategies, complex troubleshooting, repair execution, and team management.

In this capacity, you will direct maintenance workflows during your shift, manage daily task distribution, support production goals, and guarantee that all technical work is performed with a focus on safety, precision, and operational efficiency.

Company Overview

Our organization is a well‑established manufacturer operating in a rigorous industrial sector. We prioritize safety, product quality, equipment uptime, operational productivity, and ongoing process optimization.

The Maintenance Supervisor is vital to ensuring our production machinery remains reliable while providing essential guidance and oversight to our technical staff.

Your Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will manage the daily functions of the maintenance department and provide mentorship to the technicians on your shift.

• Direct and organize daily maintenance tasks, including preventive upkeep, troubleshooting, breakdown repairs, and other technical assignments.
• Manage the daily and weekly maintenance schedule by assigning specific tasks to your team members.
• Ensure that all maintenance personnel have clear objectives and that their locations and task statuses are tracked throughout the shift.
• Assess overtime requirements and organize staffing levels to maintain adequate maintenance coverage.
• Facilitate communication between operations, management, and other shifts regarding equipment status, completed tasks, and pending work.
• Generate daily reports and provide comprehensive end‑of‑shift briefings on maintenance activities and machine status.
• Track equipment downtime and ensure thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA) documentation is completed for major incidents.
• Coordinate the handover of ongoing RCA investigations between shifts for extended downtime events.
• Verify that all work orders and preventive maintenance tasks are completed accurately and returned by the end of each shift.
• Inspect finished maintenance work to confirm that repairs were performed correctly and the workspace is tidy.
• Oversee the completion of weekend maintenance tasks and update maintenance work boards.
• Identify ways to enhance equipment reliability, streamline maintenance processes, improve safety, and boost overall plant performance.
• Respond to major equipment failures and provide leadership and direction to the maintenance team during critical repairs.
• Document safety, environmental, quality, attendance, and performance issues and report them to the appropriate management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop and work environment.
• Maintain familiarity with the maintenance storeroom, including parts locations, inventory, and equipment throughout the storeroom.
• Conduct regular storeroom walkthroughs to ensure familiarity with available maintenance parts and supplies.
• Work collaboratively with operations, management, and maintenance personnel to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with the union and follow applicable terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and environmental standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical field preferred/required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, equipment, and machinery.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience leading, directing, and coordinating maintenance personnel.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and maintenance‑related safety practices.
• Experience working in a foundry or similarly heavy industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with maintenance, production, operations, and management teams.
• Ability to analyze equipment problems and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to accurately document maintenance activities, downtime, and completed work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary, including during major equipment breakdowns or scheduled shutdowns.
• Supervisors are expected to report approximately 30 minutes before the maintenance team to review assignments and communicate with the outgoing shift.
• Ensure maintenance employees are assigned work and actively working on their designated tasks shortly after the start of the shift.
• Coordinate staffing and overtime needs to maintain appropriate maintenance coverage.
• Communicate effectively with the incoming and outgoing maintenance supervisors to ensure a smooth shift transition.
• Supervisor overtime must generally be approved by the appropriate management team, with exceptions for required start/end‑of‑shift responsibilities and major breakdown situations.

Safety & Quality

Safety and quality are key responsibilities of this position. The Maintenance Supervisor will be expected to:

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Ensure maintenance personnel follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance area.
• Address and report safety, environmental, quality, and employee‑related issues appropriately.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed accurately and safely before signing off on completed work.
• Promote continuous improvement in maintenance, safety, equipment reliability, and plant operations.
• Competitive Pay: Up to $75,000 + Overtime
• Full‑Time Employment
• Opportunity to lead a skilled industrial maintenance team
• Work in an established manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to contribute to equipment reliability and continuous improvement