Maintenance Supervisor: PLC & Equipment Reliability Lead

Executive Recruiting Consultants; Dell Rapids (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Profit sharing/401k

Job summary

Executive Recruiting Consultants in Dell Rapids, SD, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a long-established Midwest manufacturer. This role leads maintenance operations and drives uptime across manufacturing equipment, facilities, and support systems.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, troubleshoot complex equipment, supervise maintenance staff, and collaborate with production teams and external vendors to support continuous improvement and safer, more reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to develop and manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations for manufacturing equipment, facilities, and support systems to maximize uptime and production efficiency.
• Develop and enhance preventive maintenance programs and schedules; coordinate repairs to minimize disruptions.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automated production equipment.
• Supervise maintenance personnel; prioritize daily workloads and foster a safety-focused team environment.
• Partner with production teams and external vendors to resolve equipment issues and source parts.
• Maintain equipment inspections, maintenance records, and regulatory compliance; promote Lean principles.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

PLC systems

Lean manufacturing

Vendor coordination

Tools

Blueprint interpretation

Welding & fabrication

Job description

Executive Recruiting Consultants in Dell Rapids, SD, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a long-established Midwest manufacturer. This role leads maintenance operations and drives uptime across manufacturing equipment, facilities, and support systems.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, troubleshoot complex equipment, supervise maintenance staff, and collaborate with production teams and external vendors to support continuous improvement and safer, more reliable operations.