Maintenance Supervisor (1152306)

The Judge Group; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of maintenance mechanics and technicians, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, TPM, CMMS management, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to minimize downtime and drive plant performance.

Qualifications include 3+ years of supervisory experience, CMMS proficiency, TPM and regulatory knowledge, and the ability to support a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with TPM, preventive maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including rotating shift schedules.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; Power BI experience preferred.
• Proven leadership with ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and delegation to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities for Maintenance Mechanics and Instrument Technicians, ensuring accurate work orders, labor, and parts tracking in the CMMS.
• Develop and oversee maintenance schedules to support timely repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance.
• Minimize equipment downtime by addressing maintenance priorities and reliability issues.
• Partner with Operations, Production, and Facilities teams to prioritize maintenance activities and support plant performance.
• Communicate maintenance updates, timelines, and impacts while supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Establish team goals, priorities, and performance expectations for safe, efficient operations.
• Ensure quality execution of maintenance work and timely response to unplanned issues.
• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel with a culture of safety and accountability.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs and analyze equipment issues for corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and replacements.
• Prepare maintenance reports and metrics to support performance tracking and decision-making.
• Foster cross-functional partnerships with Production, Quality, Safety, and Engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Multitasking

Team development

Tools

CMMS

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Suffolk, VA

Salary: $80,000.00 USD Annually - $100,000.00 USD Annually

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Suffolk, VA area!

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities for Maintenance Mechanics and Instrument Technicians, ensuring accurate work order, labor, and parts tracking in the CMMS.


• Develop and oversee maintenance schedules to support timely repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance completion.


• Minimize equipment downtime by proactively addressing maintenance priorities and reliability issues.


• Partner with Operations, Production, and Facilities teams to prioritize maintenance activities and support plant performance.


• Communicate maintenance updates, timelines, and operational impacts while supporting continuous improvement efforts.


• Establish team goals, priorities, and performance expectations to drive safe and efficient operations.


• Ensure quality execution of maintenance work, adherence to standard procedures, and timely response to unplanned equipment issues.


• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance personnel while promoting a strong culture of safety and accountability.


• Maintain preventive maintenance programs and analyze equipment issues to recommend corrective actions.


• Collaborate with Engineering on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and replacement initiatives.


• Prepare maintenance reports and operational metrics to support performance tracking and decision-making.


• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with Production, Quality, Safety, and Engineering teams to improve plant reliability and efficiency.

Requirements

• 3+ years supervisory experience in industrial manufacturing experience


• Proficiency with CMMS systems, including creating, managing, and closing maintenance work orders.


• Experience with TPM, preventive maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.


• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and automation systems, including PLCs and HMIs.


• Understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance requirements.


• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including rotating shift schedules.


• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications; Power BI experience preferred.


• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives.


• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, coach, mentor, and develop teams.


• Ability to influence, collaborate, and drive results through effective communication and delegation.


• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and support hands-on troubleshooting when needed.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to) health, dental, vision and 401k