Maintenance Supervisor/Technician

OpTech; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Training opportunities

Flexible/remote work options

401K

Competitive pay

Job summary

A woman-owned technology firm is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Detroit, MI. This leadership role will oversee technical matters, ensuring the maintenance department meets objectives for safety, quality, and cost. Candidates should have at least 3 years of industrial automation experience, lead initiatives towards equipment maintenance, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $34/hour with benefits, including health care and opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance activities to support production.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability and uptime.
• Champion waste reduction initiatives through SPW pillars.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving experience

Coaching ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

We are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor for our Direct Client.

Location - Detroit, MI (Onsite)

Long term contract.

Pay Rate - $34/hour on W2.

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Job Overview

A critical leadership role that advises on technical matters, directs skilled trades personnel within a fast-paced, high-volume, unionized manufacturing environment, and ensures the maintenance department meets its objectives in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate both professional and breakdown maintenance activities to support production goals.
• Drive improvements in equipment throughput, reliability, and uptime.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to hourly and supervisory team members in applying client's Production Way (SPW) methodologies, including problem-solving and corrective action implementation.
• Supervise and support Skilled Trades employees in daily operations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with the Professional Maintenance Specialist (PMS) to address equipment-related issues, including downtime, run-to-run variability, and throughput challenges.
• Champion waste reduction initiatives through SPW pillars: Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Professional Maintenance (PM), Quality Maintenance (QM), Focused Improvement (FI), and People Development (PD).
• Lead and participate in Kaizen activities focused on enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and identifying cost‑saving opportunities.

Requirements

• Solid technical understanding of maintenance strategies, including Time‑Based Maintenance (TBM), Condition‑Based Maintenance (CBM), and Dynamic Maintenance (DM).
• Ability to influence key performance indicators such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and equipment condition standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and team development.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of employees within all areas of the Plant from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership as required
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated troubleshooting problem‑solving experience
• Goal oriented self‑starter with ability to lead teams
• Ability to coach/mentor/develop skilled trade employees
• Must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering field
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a union environment
• Experience with controls, robotics, drives and system level communication systems, sealing systems, glass cell systems, various conveyance systems, welding - all types, paint process and associated systems, vision systems and sensors use and application
• Familiar with World Class Manufacturing pillar methodology and implementation
• Good working knowledge of Google Suite software programs

Benefits

OpTech is a woman‑owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, you get health and dental benefits, training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay.

Apply today! To view our complete list of openings, please visit our website at www.optechus.com.