Maintenance - Supervisor, Maintenance

Kymera International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kymera International in Kentucky seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead all maintenance activities, ensure safety, reliability, and adherence to production schedules. You will work as a floor leader, directing technicians and contractors while applying JSAs and WSPs.

Responsibilities include managing work orders, leveraging CMMS like MaintainX and SCADA dashboards, budgeting input, and developing the maintenance team through coaching and accountability.

Job description

Summary of Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is accountable for leading and directing all maintenance activities to deliver results consistent with plant operating goals, quality systems, and production schedules. Operating as a highly visible floor leader, this role champions a safety-first culture by ensuring that all maintenance employees and contractors strictly adhere to Safe Work Practices (WSP). The Supervisor will seamlessly integrate worker safety, proactive risk assessment, and environmental regulatory compliance into daily maintenance operations.

Position Requirements

AS - Engineering or similar major or the equivalent in experience. 5 - 8 years demonstrated “hands on” industrial maintenance experience and 1 – 3 years minimum supervisory experience with an appropriate progression of increased responsibility. The proven ability to work productively with individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization. Demonstrated skills with PC office applications such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive a proactive safety culture by leading all maintenance activities in strict accordance with plant safety goals and environmental regulations.
• Develop, review, and enforce Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Workstation Procedures (WSP) for all routine and non-routine maintenance tasks to identify and mitigate hazards prior to execution.
• Lead plant maintenance activities to guarantee 24-hour coverage and continuous daily operations aligned with the Maintenance Work Plan.
• Take direct accountability for the performance, condition, and reliability of all plant equipment, mechanical systems, power distribution, utilities, buildings, and grounds.
• Receive, review, prioritize, and schedule all submitted Maintenance Work Orders to support facility operations and resolve mechanical issues.
• Leverage CMMS platforms (e.g., MaintainX) and SCADA/industrial dashboards to review daily activity reports, monitor equipment data, and optimize maintenance schedules, as well as create reports.
• Manage the effective allocation of maintenance resources, inventory, and capital, while providing input to the annual maintenance budget.
• Provide vital maintenance and reliability input for engineering upgrades, facility growth projects, and OPEX initiatives.
• Directly manage, coach, and counsel a diverse team consisting of Maintenance Crew Leaders, Maintenance Mechanics, Electrical Specialists, Grounds Crew, and External Contractors.
• Foster employee productivity, continuous development, and creative problem-solving.

Accountability

The incumbent achieves objectives through the following:

Reports to: Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Direct reports: Maintenance Crew Leaders, Maintenance Mechanics, Electromechanical Technicians, Auto Mechanic, and External Contractors.

Indirect reports: None

Performance in this position is evaluated objectively through the results delivered by maintenance consistent with the commitment to worker safety, compliance with environmental regulations, integration with the Company quality system, the timely completion of Department Work Plan objectives and the effective operation and organization of maintenance activities. Performance in this position is evaluated subjectively by employee productivity, employee development and creativity.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak, hear, and understand English language.

Visual acuity and color/ depth perception are required.

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, reaching, and handling.

Occasional pushing, balancing, crawling, and driving using foot controls.