Maintenance Supervisor

Sibelco Group; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The Sibelco Group in Wilson, NC is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Supervisor to lead a 24/7 maintenance team. You will troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and conveyor systems, manage preventive maintenance, and drive reliability initiatives while ensuring safe operations.

You will supervise internal technicians and third‑party contractors, prioritize work orders in SAP, and mentor staff to build capabilities. Strong problem solving and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance environments.
• Experience with conveyor systems.
• Experience using SAP for maintenance planning.
• HD diploma / technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise on-site maintenance activities.
• Lead internal technicians and third-party contractors.
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Lead RCA to reduce downtime.
• Enforce safety standards and LOTO/LMRA.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Conveyor systems

SAP maintenance

Welding & fabrication

Communication skills

Electrical maintenance basics

Self-starter

Problem solving

Dust environment adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Wilson

Job Description

At Sibelco, we don’t just maintain equipment — we keep industries moving. We are seeking a hands‑on Industrial Maintenance Supervisor who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can lead teams, solve problems, and keep operations running at peak performance in a 24/7 production environment.

Your Impact in This Role

As a Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems
• Ensure maintenance work orders are accurate, prioritized, and properly closed in SAP
• Manage the plant preventive maintenance program
• Function as hands‑on lead mechanic to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting skills
• Train plant personnel to perform basic maintenance
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance checks as required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead and coordinate internal technicians and third‑party contractors
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive & corrective maintenance
• Step in and support critical or high‑impact maintenance activities
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
• Enforce Sibelco’s safety standards and lifesaving rules
• Lead safe work practices including LOTO, LMRA, and SOP compliance

Responsibilities

Maintenance

• Coordinate and supervise internal and external technicians with the maintenance activities on site.
• Support the planner in the preparation of the maintenance activities.
• Give pro‑actively support in case of difficult activities and/or problems.
• Follow up maintenance activities and adjust where necessary.
• Coordinate 3rd party services according to Sibelco technical and safety standards.
• Create correct maintenance work orders according to Sibelco rules and standards.
• Follow up and execute maintenance plan for preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Perform gatekeeping on maintenance notifications and manage them with the correct priority.
• Review maintenance jobs and close the work orders with correct after‑care.
• Continuously communicate with production operators, supervisors and engineers to ensure maintenance activities are performed according to planning.
• Coordinate and support emergency regime.

Operational Excellence

• Actively participate in the daily performance dialogue and problem solving events.
• Maintain and/or improve and/or expand the technical installations to prevent failures and breakdowns and to optimize the availability and capacity of the installations.
• Repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and/or hydraulic malfunctions and implement.
• Execution of maintenance plan by Sibelco systems and standards.
• Register and control information in the system to analyze and meet the predefined KPI’s.
• Promote the performance dialogue in the team (using the appropriate KPI’s).
• Ensure contractors are meeting SLA’s and KPI’s and manage co‑employment issues.
• Execute and support RCA to analyze and minimize machine downtime.
• Organize and follow up maintenance activities and procedures to apply 5S concept on site.

Continuous Improvement

• Continuously drive and execute maintenance process improvements through a robust performance review and feedback loop to planner, scheduler and reliability engineer.
• Identify and repair or replace ‘problem equipment’ in collaboration with production and the reliability engineer.
• Participate and promote the use of problem Solving techniques to eliminate breakdowns.

Safety

• Ensure necessary actions, including any administration, are taken to allow the installations to be used and maintained in a safe manner according to Sibelco safety rules and standards.
• Execute LMRA and ensure the maintenance team performs their activities in a safe and healthy way according the Sibelco lifesaving rules.
• Perform process confirmations on use of safety procedures and measurements as LOTO, LMRA, SOP’s.
• Organize or support safety improvements in collaboration with other departments or safety teams.

People Management

• Motivate and evaluate the team members to enhance team collaboration and support their individual development and growth.
• Ensure appropriate skill and capability mix of technicians across the maintenance function.
• Assess the maintenance staff competency level in comparison with the site requirements.
• Coaching and developing maintenance personnel, holding them accountable for delivery of results and supporting mutually agreed development needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong experience in industrial maintenance environments
• Hands‑on experience with conveyor systems
• Experience using SAP for maintenance planning and work order management
• Welding and fabrication experience
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
• Technical degree in mechanical, electrical, or related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
• 2–5 years of maintenance experience required
• Good communications skills
• Basic electrical maintenance skills required, 480V AC/3/60A plus
• Computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Self‑starter who can succeed with limited supervision
• Detail oriented with proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a dusty environment

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Type

Permanent

Language Requirements

English – proficient verbal & writing;
Local language of the country of base and main operations – proficient verbal & writing.

Why Join Us?

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.