Maintenance Supervisor – 2nd & 3rd shifts

Software Placement Group, SPG; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Denison, IA to lead 2nd and 3rd shift maintenance across plant and facilities. You will oversee preventive and predictive maintenance, train staff, and drive reliability to keep production lines running efficiently.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2+ years of lead experience, with strong problem-solving, communication, and planning skills. On-site, with potential for bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading and coaching staff or managing processes.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends.
• Strong planning and priority-setting skills.
• Team-oriented with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians on predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Train employees on work methods and safety.
• Supervise maintenance systems, processes, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Production for timely maintenance scheduling.
• Develop and implement maintenance systems (PM/PPM, TPM, SOPs, Safety).
• Provide troubleshooting support for equipment failures.
• Develop KPIs and report status to management.
• Ensure maintenance records comply with USDA regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Denison, Iowa | Schedule: Full-time, on-site (2nd & 3rd shifts) | Compensation: $80K – 100K plus bonus

Overview

An established manufacturing facility is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations across 2nd and 3rd shifts. In this role, you will oversee the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of critical equipment throughout the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse, ensuring smooth operations, minimizing downtime, and maximizing production efficiency. Your leadership will be essential to keeping product flows and production lines running at peak performance.

What you'll do

• Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as machine repairs
• Train employees on proper work methods and safety procedures
• Supervise and support maintenance systems, processes, and documentation to ensure high performance
• Ensure maintenance is scheduled timely and in collaboration with Production to address equipment and facility repairs
• Develop and implement effective maintenance systems (Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOPs, Safety, etc.)
• Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures
• Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for tracking maintenance performance (e.g., supplier performance, contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness) and provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team
• Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations and maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory
• Drive a positive employee experience through leadership, employee development, and coaching

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced staff, or through managing a process or project
• Able to lead problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• May be required to work long hours and weekends
• Good planning and priority setting skills
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) are a plus
• Able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, preferred
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software, preferred
• Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), preferred
• Bilingual, preferred

Compensation and benefits

• $80K – 100K plus bonus

Why this role

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in a large manufacturing environment, driving performance and playing a pivotal part in keeping production running at peak efficiency.