Maintenance Supervisor 3rd Shift

Excelsior Executive Search; Lawrenceburg (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior Executive Search is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 3rd shift at a manufacturing site. The role leads skilled trades, sets daily priorities, coordinates repairs with production leaders and drives safe, efficient operation.

You will plan shifts, manage staffing, investigate failures, implement corrective actions, and coach the team. Strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to GMP and safety rules are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required and 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lead maintenance employees and manage competing tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication to keep colleagues informed.

Responsibilities

• Plan each shift’s maintenance work, assign mechanics and electricians to tasks.
• Coordinate repairs with production leaders and adjust priorities as needed.
• Investigate equipment failures and develop measures to prevent recurrence.
• Improve setup and changeover practices with input from teams.
• Coach skilled trades employees and assess training needs.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping and GMP requirements are followed.
• Coordinate schedules, overtime, and labor policy adherence.
• Keep plant leadership informed about repairs and priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance supervision

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor 3rd Shift

Manufacturing Opportunity

The Opportunity

A manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the skilled trades employees who keep its production equipment operating safely and efficiently. The supervisor will set daily priorities, coordinate repairs with production leaders and help the team prevent recurring equipment problems. This role combines practical maintenance leadership with employee development and clear communication across shifts.

What You Will Do

Plan each shift’s maintenance work, assign mechanics and electricians to the right tasks, and adjust priorities as operating needs change.

Work with production to resolve equipment interruptions, assess repair quality and restore dependable operation.

Review recurring failures, investigate their causes and organize corrective actions that reduce repeat breakdowns.

Improve equipment setup and changeover practices with input from maintenance and operations employees.

Coach skilled trades employees, assess training needs and build the team’s capability to handle equipment issues.

Apply plant safety, cleanliness and applicable good manufacturing practice requirements. Report incidents and support efforts to address hazards.

Coordinate employee schedules, time off and overtime. Handle performance matters consistently with company policies and applicable labor agreements.

Keep incoming shifts and plant leaders informed about repairs, outstanding equipment concerns and work priorities.

Partner with plant leadership on improvements to equipment performance, product quality and maintenance practices.

Coordinate with outside service providers when their support is needed.

Encourage continuous improvement, shared responsibility for equipment care and respectful working relationships.

What You Bring

High school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years of relevant experience.

Ability to lead maintenance employees, organize competing work demands and make sound decisions in an active manufacturing operation.

Practical problem solving skills, including investigating equipment failures and developing measures to prevent recurrence.

Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain technical concerns and keep colleagues informed.

Ability to motivate employees, provide constructive feedback and work effectively across departments.

Good judgment, attention to detail and consistent follow through on commitments.

Ability to supervise within a union environment and apply the relevant labor agreement to daily workforce decisions.

Additional Information

Travel is minimal. Further details about the employer, work schedule and position will be shared during a confidential conversation.

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers applicants based on job-related qualifications in accordance with applicable law.