Maintenance Supervisor - Nights

ALPLA; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

ALPLA Lima Plant is seeking a skilled Engineering/Plant Supervisor to oversee the PM and maintenance teams, ensuring safe, reliable operation of plant equipment in Lima, Ohio. You will coordinate preventive maintenance, manage a busy engineering department, and drive training and performance improvements across the team.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree, at least four years of supervisory experience, and hands‑on familiarity with machine controls, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum four years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing/ALPLA-like environment.
• Experience with machine control systems (computerized controls).
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the PM and maintenance teams for plant support.
• Track task completion and support training activities.
• Service and maintain machines on site and ensure preventive maintenance.
• Repair machine breakdowns and keep accurate maintenance records.
• Ensure availability of spare parts and proper inventory management.
• Record time and attendance and develop training plans for staff.
• Lead the team to ensure efficient operations and safety compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Machinery maintenance

Machine control systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Computer Control Systems

Job description

Alpla Lima Plant
3320 Fort Shawnee Industrial Dr
Lima, OH 45806, USA

Description

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.

As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands‑on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long‑term careers.

What You Can Expect from ALPLA

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands‑on training and professional development
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Ready to Build Your Future?

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.

What Will You Enjoy Doing

Supervise all daily activities of the PM and maintenance teams for plant support. Tracking completion of the teams tasks and supporting training activities

Services and maintains machines on site

• Ensures preventive maintenance is performed
• Ensures machine breakdowns are repaired
• Ensures current and accurate record of maintenance
• Ensures all relevant manufacturer modifications and updates are performed/installed

Ensures a sound spare part warehouse

• Ensures availability of spare parts

Ensures all employees understand and follow company policies and procedures

Leading the Team

• Ensures team works together as efficiently as possible
• Assess training needs of staff and ensures execution of training
• Ensures staff are brought in to cover absenteeism and holidays
• Correctly records time and attendance of team
• Develop training plans and supports activities
• Supervises personal needs (time off requests, tools ect)

What Makes You Great

• Four year degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum four years of work experience at ALPLA or similar industry required
• Experience with Computer Control Systems on machines
• Experience in working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Hands on experience running busy engineering department
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Good organizational skills
• Good leadership skills
• Thorough understanding of technical aspects of different types of equipment

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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