Maintenance Supervisor - Plastics Injection Molding

True North Consultants, Inc.; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for a new Mocksville facility to lead maintenance operations and ensure safety, quality, and uptime of injection molded plastics machinery.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance supervision with electrical/hydraulic troubleshooting, PLCs, and the ability to read schematics. You will manage a team, ensure PM schedules, and drive continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Technical degree or certification in electrical, hydraulics, or industrial maintenance is a plus.
• Experience: 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.
• Experience with CMMS is a plus.
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or certification in electrical, hydraulics, or industrial maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Diagnostic tools

Hydraulic/pneumatic diagnostic equipment

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for a new Mocksville facility to lead maintenance operations and ensure safety, quality, and uptime of injection molded plastics machinery.

The role requires 5+ years in maintenance supervision with electrical/hydraulic troubleshooting, PLCs, and the ability to read schematics. You will manage a team, ensure PM schedules, and drive continuous improvements.