Maintenance Supervisor

Gates Corporation; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Siloam Springs, AR, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance teams and drive reliability across manufacturing equipment and facilities. You will steer preventive and predictive programs, manage work orders, and partner with production to meet uptime goals, while championing safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in manufacturing maintenance, and 2+ years in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems and automated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and staff.
• Plan, prioritize, schedule, and assign daily maintenance activities to meet production needs.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve reliability and uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize disruptions.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let’s simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open‑minded and well‑rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Siloam Springs, AR plant, you will be an Maintenance Supervisor.

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment, facilities, and utilities. This role provides direct leadership to maintenance technicians, prioritizes and coordinates work orders, and supports preventive and predictive maintenance programs. The Maintenance Supervisor also drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing equipment downtime, improving reliability, and maximizing overall equipment performance while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and support personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Plan, prioritize, schedule, and assign daily maintenance activities to ensure timely completion of work orders and alignment with production requirements.
• Manage employee performance, including training and development, scheduling, attendance, performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective or disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Lead troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, maximize uptime, and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Monitor and drive maintenance performance metrics, including equipment downtime, preventive maintenance compliance, work order completion, equipment reliability, and other key performance indicators.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed in compliance with company safety, environmental, quality, and operational policies and procedures.
• Lead maintenance safety meetings, audits, inspections, and corrective actions to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Partner with production and operations teams to coordinate maintenance activities, resolve equipment issues, and minimize disruptions to manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, CMMS records, work orders, equipment histories, and departmental records.
• Support the development and management of maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and critical equipment replacement strategies.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, commissioning, upgrades, and facility improvement initiatives.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to address equipment failures, recurring issues, and reliability concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, operational efficiency, cost reduction, maintenance effectiveness, and overall equipment performance.
• Coordinate external maintenance resources, including vendor selection, contractor management, and service provider performance.

ABOUT YOU

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), including work order management and maintenance scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities, with the ability to drive accountability and performance.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple maintenance activities and competing priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across maintenance, production, engineering, and other functional teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, equipment reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Shift

Shifts Available:

• 6:00pm to 6:00am- Nights

Our Supervisors Run a rolling Schedule of:

• Two on, Two off, Three on, Two off, Two on, Three off.

BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
  • Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k): company matching up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real‑world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.