Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Operations

Software Placement Group; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Mocksville, NC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance operations, ensuring safe, reliable equipment performance. You will oversee a team of maintenance technicians, manage PM schedules, and drive continuous improvement in safety and reliability.

The role requires 5+ years of maintenance supervision in industrial settings, expertise in electrical and hydraulic systems, and the ability to read schematics and blueprints.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years experience in maintenance supervision with electrical/hydraulic expertise.
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, PLCs, motors, pumps and control systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams and blueprints.
• Proficient in diagnostic tools for troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills for a maintenance team.
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance operations to ensure safe, reliable equipment performance.
• Oversee PM schedules, repairs, and downtime reduction initiatives.
• Provide training to staff on processes, procedures, and safety controls.
• Enforce safety and quality programs within the facility.
• Monitor machinery and systems, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and analyze data to drive continuous improvements.
• Prioritize work orders and assist with mechanical, hydraulic, electrical troubleshooting.
• Source parts and coordinate with suppliers for planned maintenance and emergencies.
• Communicate procedures and safety requirements to operators and maintenance personnel.
• Investigate incidents and non-conformities and implement root-cause corrective actions.
• Collaborate with support groups to ensure necessary resources are available.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Industrial machinery

PLCs

Reading schematics

Leadership

Communication

Safety/compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree a plus

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location: Mocksville, NC | Schedule: full-time, on-site

Overview

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of products for the electric utilities industry, opening a new production facility in Mocksville, North Carolina. They are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient equipment performance. Experience with injection molded plastics machinery is strongly preferred.

What you'll do

• Ensure customer requirements and expectations are accurately identified and met throughout production operations
• Supervise and hold production associates accountable to company policies, ensuring quality standards are consistently met with proper recordkeeping
• Provide training to staff on production processes, procedures, and quality controls, promoting knowledge transfer
• Direct, maintain, and enforce safety and quality programs within the production facility, fostering a culture of high standards
• Monitor and evaluate the operation of plant equipment and systems, minimizing non-conformance and anticipating potential issues
• Prepare reports and analyze data to recommend improvements in plant operations, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics
• Prioritize work orders and assist with technical troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic equipment
• Ensure adherence to the Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule and provide training as needed
• Source parts for planned maintenance and emergency repair activities
• Communicate operational procedures and safety requirements to operators and maintenance personnel, highlighting the importance of safe practices with complex systems
• Conduct incident, accident, and non-conformity investigations, implementing corrective actions to address root causes
• Collaborate with support groups to ensure necessary resources are available to meet operational requirements
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example, ensuring all team members understand expected behaviors and performance standards

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance supervision with expertise in electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery, PLCs, motors, pumps, and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic circuit diagrams, and blueprints
• Proficient in using diagnostic tools and equipment for troubleshooting
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage a maintenance team
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with injection molded plastics machinery strongly preferred
• Technical degree or certification in electrical, hydraulics, or industrial maintenance is a plus
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is a plus

Why this role

This is an opportunity to take a proactive leadership role at a newly opened facility for a well-established manufacturer, shaping maintenance operations and safety culture from the ground up.