Maintenance Supervisor

The Judge Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Salt Lake City to lead a team of maintenance technicians, drive reliability and preventive maintenance, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet safety and performance goals.

The role emphasizes developing personnel, improving equipment reliability, and coordinating with contractors and vendors to ensure smooth operation of manufacturing assets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical training, certification, or degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by adhering to all safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, schedule, train, mentor, and develop maintenance team members to achieve objectives.
• Monitor employee performance, provide coaching and feedback, and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Production and other departments; coordinate with contractors and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Safety culture

Team development

Contractor management

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree preferred

Associate/Bachelor in related field

Job description

Location: Salt Lake City, UTSalary: $75,000 - $95,000Shift: 1st, 4am - 4:30pm. Tuesday - Saturday and Every other WednesdayIndustry: Food ManufacturerJob Type: Direct hire, full time. *Must be US citizen or Green card holder*

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of maintenance technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facility assets. This role focuses on employee development, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by adhering to and enforcing all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead, schedule, train, mentor, and develop maintenance team members to achieve operational and performance objectives.
• Monitor employee performance, provide coaching and feedback, and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Foster a professional, respectful, and collaborative work environment that supports employee engagement and productivity.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Production, and other functional departments.
• Coordinate activities with maintenance personnel, contractors, service providers, and vendors.
• Manage spare parts inventory and partner with inventory control or storeroom personnel to ensure parts availability.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans aligned with organizational reliability goals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, external trainers, and vendors to maintain current maintenance practices and technologies.
• Support equipment reliability improvement initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct annual performance evaluations and assist employees in establishing professional development goals.
• Administer attendance policies and employee timekeeping processes.
• Address and resolve workplace conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
• Participate in emergency response activities, including incident response, first aid administration (when trained), and facility emergency procedures.
• Support organizational initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to execute the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training, certification, or degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or processing environment preferred.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline is a plus.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and provide clear direction to others.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills related to:
  • Electrical systems and controls
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Mechanical equipment
  • Reading technical drawings and schematics
  • Welding and fabrication
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to balance equipment reliability, maintenance priorities, and operational requirements.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively manage contractors, vendors, and external service providers.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and reliability.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to onboard and train new employees effectively.
• Ability to work in a diverse, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Results-oriented approach with a high degree of accountability.
• Strong analytical skills, including data collection, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Understanding of risk management principles and their application in maintenance operations.