Maintenance Supervisor

HTI; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire Opportunity

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off & Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

HTI is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a leading automotive manufacturer in Summerville, SC. You will oversee plant maintenance to maximize uptime, improve equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates bring 7-9 years of industrial maintenance experience with complex equipment, strong leadership, and expertise in preventive/predictive maintenance.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of industrial maintenance experience with complex manufacturing equipment.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a maintenance environment.
• Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities for production equipment and plant systems.
• Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, OEE, MTTR, and MTBF.
• Plan labor resources and prioritize maintenance to support production schedules.
• Manage the maintenance budget and capital expenditure requirements.
• Oversee maintenance inventory, spare parts, and storeroom organization.
• Coordinate outside contractors and ensure safety compliance.
• Support new equipment installations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with company standards, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, logistics, and EHS teams to improve plant performance.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Job description

HTI is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor for a leading automotive manufacturer in Summerville, SC. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced maintenance leader to oversee plant maintenance operations, improve equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you have a strong background in industrial maintenance, team leadership, and preventive maintenance strategies, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll lead maintenance operations to maximize equipment uptime, ensure safe work practices, and support production goals. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities for production equipment and plant systems.
• Develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), MTTR, and MTBF.
• Plan labor resources and prioritize maintenance activities to support production schedules.
• Manage the maintenance budget and capital expenditure requirements.
• Oversee maintenance inventory, spare parts, and maintenance storeroom organization.
• Coordinate outside contractors and ensure compliance with plant safety requirements.
• Support new equipment installations, launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with company standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, logistics, and EHS teams to improve plant performance.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 7-9 years of industrial maintenance experience with complex manufacturing equipment.
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Technical certification or equivalent experience in one or more of the following:
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to lead teams and manage maintenance priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Experience

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or World Class Manufacturing (WCM).
• Knowledge of maintenance KPIs including OEE, MTTR, and MTBF.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and outside contractors.
• Familiarity with safety systems including LOTO and environmental standards.

What We Offer

• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Stable, Industry-Leading Manufacturer
• Collaborative Team Environment