Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Technicians, Improve Uptime

Vantran-Industries,-Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantran-Industries,-Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations, ensure equipment reliability, and support production efficiency on the factory floor.

You will supervise Maintenance Technicians, prioritize work orders and preventive maintenance, enforce OSHA safety standards, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates/technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing with 2+ years in supervision.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using CMMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance technicians to execute tasks effectively.
• Plan, assign, and prioritize maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure all maintenance is safe, efficient, and OSHA-compliant.
• Inspect equipment and facilities, identify issues, and plan corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to minimize downtime.
• Support and enforce preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Review maintenance logs and reports for accuracy.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting for electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical problems.
• Assist in developing maintenance schedules, tracking KPIs, and process improvement.
• Train, coach, and evaluate technicians, promoting safety and accountability.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and tools; coordinate external vendors as needed.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Integrity

Continuous improvement

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or technical degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Vantran-Industries,-Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations, ensure equipment reliability, and support production efficiency on the factory floor.

You will supervise Maintenance Technicians, prioritize work orders and preventive maintenance, enforce OSHA safety standards, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.