Maintenance Supervisor - Paper

Dart Container; Leola (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

401(k) plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Leola, PA to lead a growing maintenance team, establish standards, systems, and culture that improve equipment reliability and operational performance.

The role blends leadership and hands-on technical work (approximately 50/50), focusing on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, safety, coaching, and collaboration with production and engineering to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of experience in maintenance and reliability
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience with demonstrated success leading maintenance teams
• Experience managing teams of 15-20+ employees
• Strong industrial maintenance background, including electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• PLC experience with diagnosis and troubleshooting; PLC programming desirable
• Experience reading electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices, including arc flash awareness and electrical safety principles
• Experience with hydraulics, welding, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience with maintenance management or plant production software systems
• Ability to train, coach, and develop employees while holding team members accountable

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a maintenance team that will grow to approximately 30 employees
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical support (about 50% leadership, 50% shop-floor engagement)
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
• Support troubleshooting involving PLCs, electrical systems, mechanical equipment, hydraulics, and other industrial systems
• Prioritize maintenance work while balancing production demands, contractor activities, training initiatives, and goals
• Analyze maintenance KPIs, work orders, and downtime trends to drive improvements
• Partner with production, engineering, contractors, and support teams to achieve objectives
• Help develop and refine maintenance processes, standards, and best practices in a growing environment
• Navigate employee relations issues, provide coaching, and lead difficult conversations with professionalism and respect

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Troubleshooting

Safety culture

Communication

Training & development

Analytical thinking

Team management

Decision making

Education

Engineering/Industrial Tech degree

Tools

PLCs

Electrical schematics

Hydraulics

Welding

Automated manufacturing equipment

Job description

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Lead a Team. Build a Culture. Shape the Future of a Growing Operation.

Are you a hands-on maintenance leader who thrives in fast-paced environments where processes are still being built and teams are growing? Dart Container is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations, develop talent, and help establish the standards, systems, and culture that will drive long-term success.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing operation where you'll have a direct impact on equipment reliability, employee development, and operational performance. If you enjoy coaching teams, solving complex maintenance challenges, and creating structure in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Who We Are

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere!

What We Offer

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!
• Professional development opportunities with training and tuition reimbursement
• A supportive and inclusive work culturethat prioritizes safety
• Generous PTO policy with vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• The opportunity to play a key role in a growing operation and help build a high-performing maintenance team

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a maintenance team that will grow to approximately 30 employees
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical support in a role that is approximately 50% leadership and 50% shop-floor engagement
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
• Support troubleshooting efforts involving PLCs, electrical systems, mechanical equipment, hydraulics, and other industrial systems
• Prioritize maintenance work while balancing production demands, contractor activities, training initiatives, and operational goals
• Analyze maintenance KPIs, work orders, and downtime trends to drive improvement efforts
• Partner with production, engineering, contractors, and support teams to achieve business objectives
• Help develop and refine maintenance processes, standards, and best practices in a growing environment
• Navigate employee relations issues, provide coaching, and lead difficult conversations with professionalism and respect

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Three (3) years of experience in maintenanceand reliability
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience with demonstrated success leading maintenance teams. Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor strongly preferred
• Experience managing teams of 15-20+ employees preferred
• Strong industrial maintenance background, including electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• PLC experience required, with the ability to diagnose issues and support troubleshooting efforts; PLC programming or code-editing experience is highly desirable
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices, including arc flash awareness and electrical safety principles
• Experience with hydraulics, welding, and automated manufacturing equipment preferred

Experience with maintenance management or plant production software systems

Ability to train, coach, and develop employees while holding team members accountable

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience supporting a startup, greenfield, facility launch, major expansion, or production ramp-up
• Proven ability to create structure and lead effectively in environments where processes are still evolving
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent conflict management, communication, and coaching abilities
• Patience, active listening skills, and a balanced leadership style that combines accountability with employee development
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field (preferred but not required)

Why This Role?

One of the most rewarding aspects of this position is the opportunity to help build a team and develop employees as the operation continues to grow. You'll have the chance to create standards, establish expectations, mentor technicians, and make a lasting impact on both people and processes.

Overview:

Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family‑owned, family‑focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits:

Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law. Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at(800) 545-3278Ext 3370 or email us [e-mail] calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

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