Maintenance Supervisor — Lead Manufacturing Maintenance

Gates Corporation; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily department schedules, partner with engineering on projects, and lead the maintenance team toward excellence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 2–4 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, strong people-management skills, and proficiency with Word and Excel. US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate/Technical Degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing required.
• Management and decision-making experience required.
• Ability to manage people, production, inventory, scheduling, and maintenance functions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the maintenance team's work schedules.
• Supervise a variety of support staff personnel.
• Ensure proper training levels through selection, interviewing, and training of staff.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation.
• Interpret policies and set team priorities, guiding maintenance projects.
• Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Staff supervision

Staff training

Decision making

Troubleshooting

Scheduling

Leadership

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Technical Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gates Corporation in Poplar Bluff, MO is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily department schedules, partner with engineering on projects, and lead the maintenance team toward excellence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 2–4 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, strong people-management skills, and proficiency with Word and Excel. US work authorization required.