Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd shift

Calqulate; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 2nd shift in New Kensington, PA. You will lead maintenance mechanics and electricians in preventive maintenance, repair work, and equipment reliability across plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse.

You will train staff, coordinate with production, develop maintenance systems (TPM, SOPs, safety), monitor KPIs, and ensure USDA compliance. Strong leadership and communication required; ammonia refrigeration and boiler experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOPs, Safety, etc.).
• Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting Develop and maintain KPIs for tracking maintenance performance (e.g., supplier performance, contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness).
• Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning

Fast-paced environment

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

2+ years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance systems software

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor - 2 shift

Location: New Kensington, PA

Salary: $80-100K plus bonus

Job Summary of the Maintenance Supervisor:

As the 2 shift Maintenance Supervisor, you'll lead maintenance teams in the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of all critical equipment across the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse. You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring smooth operations, minimizing mechanical downtime, and maximizing production efficiency. By overseeing the maintenance of key processes, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping product flows and production lines running at their peak, driving performance and contributing to the overall success of the facility. Your leadership ensures that every piece of equipment works seamlessly, keeping the plant in top shape for optimal production.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor:

• 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 (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOPs, Safety, etc.).


• Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures.


• Performance Monitoring & Reporting Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for tracking maintenance performance (e.g., supplier performance, contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness). Provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team.


• Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations.


• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Maintenance Supervisor:

• 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


• 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.

• Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high-pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is 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.


• Good planning and priority-setting skills.


• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Bilingual, preferred.