Maintenance Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for a weekend night shift (Fri–Sun 4:30PM–5:00AM) to lead a skilled maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will drive equipment reliability, safety, and productivity by coordinating activities across operations, engineering, quality, and safety teams. The role focuses on developing maintenance strategies, supporting budgeting and capital initiatives, and mentoring staff to build capable teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America Job ID: R0142576 Date Posted: 2026-08-25 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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