Maintenance Supervisor

3A Composites GmbH; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus program

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (

Company-paid Life & Disability

An industry-leading 401k contribution

Gym / Fitness Club Reimbursement

Job summary

3A Composites is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily maintenance activities on the production floor in Statesville, NC. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and timely delivery, with PM optimization and strong CMMS usage.

You will lead maintenance planning, spare parts management, and root cause analysis to reduce downtime and improve OEE. Onsite with potential off-hours support and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as Maintenance Supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office necessary and experience with CMMS use and administration.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and OEM manuals.
• Familiar with predictive technologies and reliability tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities for safety and reliability on the production floor.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance using the CMMS.
• Lead root cause analysis for chronic failures using tools such as 5 Why and fishbone.
• Maintain PM frequencies, job plans, and asset hierarchies; ensure PM documentation is up-to-date.
• Monitor OEE, backlog health, and maintenance costs; report KPIs to leadership.

Skills

CMMS proficiency

Reading technical drawings

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Statesville, North Carolina

Reports to: Plant Engineer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Purpose

The Maintenance Supervisor coordinate daily maintenance activities to ensure equipment safety, reliability, and availability. Support production by prioritizing safety first, meeting quality standards, and protecting on-time delivery to customers. Drive manufacturing excellence by improving OEE, executing preventive maintenance, and managing maintenance resources efficiently.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Promote a zero-incident culture and ensure all maintenance tasks follow lockout tagout, PPE, and safety procedures.
• Conduct job hazard analyses and safety audits for maintenance work.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance using the CMMS.
• Manage work orders, create detailed job plans, assign labor, and track status to completion.
• Coordinate with production to schedule downtime with minimal impact on delivery.
• Maintain and optimize the PM program based on OEM recommendations, failure history, and criticality.
• Expand condition monitoring such as vibration, thermography, oil analysis, and inspections.
• Ensure accurate PM documentation and continuous improvement of PM task lists.
• Track and improve OEE by reducing equipment downtime, minor stops, and speed losses.
• Lead root cause analysis for chronic failures using tools such as 5 Why and fishbone.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions and verify effectiveness.
• Ensure all work is captured in the CMMS from request to closeout.
• Maintain accurate asset hierarchies, spare parts lists, PM frequencies, and job plans.
• Monitor backlog health, response times, and schedule compliance.
• Manage spare parts inventory, min max levels, and critical spares.
• Collaborate with purchasing to control costs and lead times.
• Ensure proper parts kitting for planned jobs and timely returns to stock.
• Ensure maintenance work meets quality standards and supports process capability.
• Coordinate equipment calibrations and verification of critical control points.
• Minimize rework and defects related to equipment condition.
• Monitor maintenance operational expenses including labor, parts, contractors, and utilities.
• Review repair vs replace decisions to optimize lifecycle costs.
• Identify and execute cost saving initiatives without compromising safety or reliability.
• Coordinate external services and ensure contractor compliance with site safety and quality requirements.
• Validate scope, quotations, and performance. Manage permits and site access.
• Apply 5S, TPM pillars, and standard work in maintenance areas.
• Maintain equipment criticality analysis and reliability centered maintenance practices.
• Lead Kaizen events focused on maintenance process efficiency and sustained results.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment histories, and technical documentation.
• Report on key maintenance indicators such as OEE, MTBF, MTTR, schedule compliance, PM compliance, backlog, and maintenance cost per unit.
• Communicate daily maintenance status to production and leadership.
• Coordinate skill development for maintenance technicians including safety, troubleshooting, and OEM procedures.
• Facilitate shift handovers, toolbox talks, and lessons learned..
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as Maintenance Supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office necessary and experience with CMMS use and administration.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and OEM manuals.
• Familiar with predictive technologies and reliability tools.

Work Environment

• This role is onsite in a manufacturing facility and requires presence on the production floor.
• May require off shift coverage, weekend work, and on call support as needed.

It is a great time to join 3A!

3A Composites is a leading player in segments such as composite panels for high-quality facades and display applications. In the United States, its best-known brands are Alucobond®, Dibond®, Gatorfoam®, Sintra®, and Fome-Cor®.

What we offer to you:

• Competitive pay + bonus program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits start on Day 1
• Discounted medical premiums by participating in 3A’s wellness program
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• An industry-leading 401k contribution up to 7%
• Internal job growth and mobility
• Gym / Fitness Club Reimbursement Program