Maintenance Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Hitachi, Ltd.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations on our Weekend Night Shift (Friday - Sunday 4:30PM - 5AM) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead a skilled team of maintenance professionals responsible for supporting critical production and facility equipment.

You will partner with operations, engineering, quality, and safety teams to drive reliability improvements and capital planning, while coaching and developing talent and shaping the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial experience.
• Previous supervisory, team leadership, or people management experience.
• Experience supporting high-performing teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance professionals, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and safety teams to prioritize work and deliver business objectives.
• Drive rapid problem-solving efforts and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve equipment performance.
• Promote a safe and compliant work environment through training, audits, and adherence to established procedures.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve reliability, cost, and asset utilization.
• Support budgeting, labor planning, inventory management, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Develop team capabilities through training, coaching, succession planning, and career development activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about leading technical teams, improving equipment reliability, and creating a culture of safety and continuous improvement? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations on our Weekend Night Shift (Friday - Sunday 4:30PM - 5AM) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will lead a skilled team of maintenance professionals responsible for supporting critical production and facility equipment. You will play a key role in driving operational excellence by coordinating maintenance activities, optimizing equipment performance, and developing strategies that improve productivity, quality, and safety. You will partner closely with operations, engineering, quality, and safety teams to ensure seamless execution of maintenance initiatives and long-term reliability improvements.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, coaching and developing talent, and making a visible impact on manufacturing performance. You will have the opportunity to influence maintenance strategy, contribute to capital planning, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and help shape the future of our operations while developing your own career within a global technology and energy leader.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and develop a team of maintenance professionals, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and safety teams to prioritize work and deliver business objectives.
• Drive rapid problem-solving efforts and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve equipment performance.
• Promote a safe and compliant work environment through training, audits, and adherence to established procedures.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve reliability, cost, and asset utilization.
• Support budgeting, labor planning, inventory management, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Develop team capabilities through training, coaching, succession planning, and career development activities.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your background

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial experience.
• Previous supervisory, team leadership, or people management experience.
• Experience supporting high-performing teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across shifts and support occasional weekend operations as needed.

More about us

• Join a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technologies.
• Grow your career through challenging projects, learning opportunities, mentorship, and international career pathways.
• Be part of an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives, continuous development, and employee well-being.

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