Maintenance Supervisor

HRU; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

HRU seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for a battery assembly facility, onsite in a highly automated environment. The role supervises skilled trades, prioritizes maintenance, and coordinates with production leadership to optimize uptime and safety.

Ideal candidates bring extensive industrial maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting abilities, and proven leadership of mechanics and electricians in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industrial maintenance or related manufacturing experience.
• Formal skilled-trades training or equivalent technical training.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel, including mechanics and electricians.
• Strong understanding of automated manufacturing equipment and industrial maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of hourly skilled-trades employees.
• Set maintenance priorities and allocate personnel per production needs.
• Coordinate with Production to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to identify failures and implement corrective actions.
• Balance repairs with preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use CMMS to plan maintenance activities and document work orders.
• Coordinate availability of parts, tools, and materials with warehouse operations.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

CMMS

Scheduling

Safety

Communication

Coaching

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS software

Robotics systems

Automation equipment

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor – Battery AssemblyWork Location: Fully onsiteContract: 12 months, with potential for extension or direct hireCompensation: $47–$52/hour, plus PTO, paid holidays, and optional benefitsOpenings: 2 total — 1 per shiftSchedule1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 5:45 AM–2:15 PM2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 1:45 PM–10:15 PMOvertime: Some overtime required, averaging approximately 5 hours per week. Supervisors are expected to arrive 30 minutes before their shift and remain 30 minutes afterward for handoffs with incoming or outgoing supervisors.Weekends: Availability required as needed based on production demands.Travel: None required.Work Environment: Approximately 80% plant floor and 20% office.Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead skilled-trades maintenance operations at a highly automated automotive battery assembly facility. This role oversees UAW-represented industrial mechanics and electricians, coordinates equipment repairs, and ensures maintenance resources align with production demands.The ideal candidate brings extensive industrial maintenance experience, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead skilled-trades teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The facility features more than 100 industrial robots and supports advanced electric vehicle battery production.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and coordinate the daily activities of hourly skilled-trades employees, including industrial mechanics and electricians.Establish maintenance priorities, direct equipment repairs, and allocate personnel based on production requirements.Coordinate with Production leadership to minimize equipment downtime and maintain operational efficiency.Lead structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to identify equipment failures and implement corrective actions.Balance immediate repair needs with preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.Use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to plan maintenance activities, track work orders, and maintain accurate documentation.Coordinate the availability of replacement parts, tools, and maintenance materials with warehouse operations.Ensure appropriate skilled-trades coverage for production support, equipment repairs, and improvement projects.Reinforce industrial safety standards, safe work practices, and established maintenance procedures.Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing performance.Provide technical direction, coaching, and day-to-day leadership to maintenance personnel.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED.Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance, skilled trades, or a related manufacturing environment.Formal skilled-trades training or equivalent technical training and experience.Experience leading or supervising industrial maintenance personnel, including mechanics and electricians.Strong understanding of automated manufacturing equipment and industrial maintenance operations.Demonstrated troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and equipment problem-solving skills.Experience with maintenance planning and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).Knowledge of industrial safety practices, manufacturing processes, and process-control systems.Ability to prioritize maintenance activities and coordinate resources in a changing production environment.Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across production and maintenance teams.Preferred QualificationsAssociate degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.Experience supervising maintenance operations in automotive manufacturing or battery assembly.Experience working with UAW-represented or other unionized skilled-trades employees.Familiarity with highly automated manufacturing environments and industrial robotics.Experience improving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance operations, or supporting manufacturing process improvements.Assignment DetailsThis is a 12-month contract assignment with potential for extension or direct hire, depending on business needs, production requirements, available funding, and individual performance. Future direct-hire opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed.HRU Technical Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).You should be proficient in:Leadership / People ManagementElectrical TroubleshootingCoaching and Mentoring ExperienceMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceHydraulic Systems & ComponentsEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingScheduling ExperienceEquipment Installation & WiringEquipment Repair & MaintenanceEquipment InstallationAutomotive Manufacturing Systems