Manufacturing Maintenance Operations Supervisor

100Hires, Inc.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled team across equipment, buildings, and grounds. You will own the preventive maintenance program, schedule repairs, and mentor a diverse crew to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The role requires five years in industrial maintenance, an Associate’s Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, and strong leadership with excellent English communication. Shift: 1:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a Technical Field or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum of five years in industrial maintenance in assembly/machining environments.
• Knowledge spanning machinery, carpentry, electrical and related maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving skills across diverse personnel and technical situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to motivate a diverse workforce.
• Fluent in English; primary language in the area.

Responsibilities

• Allocate work and match technician strengths to tasks across machinery and facilities.
• Coach, train, and motivate team members to elevate productivity and morale.
• Own and continuously improve the preventive maintenance program.
• Partner with operations to align maintenance with production and minimize downtime.
• Direct after-hours emergency responses to stabilize equipment and safety.
• Model adherence to plant maintenance policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Manage core people-leadership duties: recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and budgeting.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Machinery knowledge

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

Associate’s Degree in a Technical Field

Job description

Lead the Team That Keeps Our Plant RunningStep into a hands-on leadership role where you guide a skilled maintenance crew across equipment, buildings, and grounds to keep production moving safely and efficiently. You’ll set the pace for preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs, and mentor a diverse team—so every shift ends stronger than it began.Target shift: 1:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.A day in this roleAllocate work and match technician strengths to the right tasks across machinery, facilities, and grounds.Coach, train, and motivate team members to elevate productivity, collaboration, and morale.Own the preventive maintenance program—implement, monitor, and continuously improve it.Partner with operations to align maintenance with production schedules and minimize downtime.Direct emergency responses after hours to stabilize equipment, ensure safety, and restore operations.Model strict adherence to plant maintenance policies, procedures, and safety standards.Manage core people-leadership duties: recruiting, onboarding, performance coaching, work planning/assignment, EEO/AA practices, and department budgeting.Note: This summary reflects core responsibilities but isn’t exhaustive; duties may evolve as business needs change.What you bringSelf-directed leadership style, with ambition to improve systems and people.Track record as a mentor and team builder.QualificationsAssociate’s Degree in a Technical Field OR equivalent education and experience.At least five years of industrial maintenance experience in assembly or machining environments.Working knowledge spanning machinery, carpentry, electrical, and related manufacturing maintenance processes.Strong problem-solving ability across a variety of personnel and technical situations.Effective interpersonal skills to motivate and engage a diverse workforce.Fluent in English and the primary language used in your area/location.Technical strengths we valueCommercial PlumbingCreating Preventive Maintenance PlansElectrical Troubleshooting SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsMotor Replacement/Repair/MaintenanceElectrical Systems Diagnostics & RepairCommercial Electrical ExpertiseSupervisory ExperienceJourneyman’s LicenseElectrical TroubleshootingElectrical RepairNational Electrical Code (NEC)Electrical / Electronic SystemsHeating and Air ConditioningHVAC MaintenanceHVAC TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsElectrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)Mechanical Systems & Component RepairEquipment Repair & MaintenanceMachine Safety InspectionsHigh School / GEDBasic Computer SkillsAbout Briggs & StrattonHeadquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Briggs & Stratton delivers innovative power solutions that help people get work done. We are the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment and a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of lithium‑ion batteries, standby generators, energy storage systems, and lawn, turf, and job site products under the Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco, and Victa brands—serving customers in 100+ countries across six continents.Accessibility & Equal OpportunityReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.