Maintenance Supervisor - Growth, Training & Leadership

UniFirst; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UniFirst in Indianapolis is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team and ensure facility equipment runs efficiently. You will diagnose issues, oversee preventive maintenance, and coordinate with production to control costs and uptime.

This role requires hands-on capability, experience with blueprints, PLCs, and safety compliance, plus the ability to train staff and handle overtime as needed. UniFirst offers on-the-job training and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years repairing industrial processing equipment.
• 2+ years supervising maintenance personnel.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action by checking blueprints, schematics, repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Performing basic welding activities to effect repairs on facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and associated control systems.
• Perform and assign all preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow blueprints, schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications using a documented schedule.
• Perform boiler chemical and wastewater pre-treatment system testing, record results in logbooks / computer systems and make necessary chemical adjustments as required.
• Manage and assign all equipment maintenance, including repairs which cannot be completed during standard hours.
• Assume responsibility for all shifts in the maintenance department.
• Oversee and implement all maintenance related regulatory and environmental compliance requirements.
• Assume responsibility for all aspects of safety within the maintenance department.
• Perform Confined Space and Lockout / Tagout procedures where appropriate.
• Monitor training status of technicians and provide time for required training as needed.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Partner with the Production Manager to develop, manage and maintain budget for building, equipment, capital expenditures and parts/labor.
• Train and develop maintenance partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Supervising maintenance staff

PLC troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Preventive maintenance planning

Budgeting & vendor management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Electrical & mechanical repair

Education

Two-year technical degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming software

Job description

UniFirst in Indianapolis is seeking a reliable Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team and ensure facility equipment runs efficiently. You will diagnose issues, oversee preventive maintenance, and coordinate with production to control costs and uptime.

This role requires hands-on capability, experience with blueprints, PLCs, and safety compliance, plus the ability to train staff and handle overtime as needed. UniFirst offers on-the-job training and a strong team culture.