Plant Maintenance Lead - Uptime & Safety

Alkegen; Sebring (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team responsible for uptime, reliability, and safety across manufacturing operations. You will coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance, manage work orders, and partner with production and engineering to minimize downtime.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial maintenance with 2+ years in supervision, familiarity with CMMS, PLCs, and reading schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of maintenance technicians in a manufacturing environment.
• Oversee the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of production machinery, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and plant utilities.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability.
• Monitor and respond to maintenance work orders; ensure timely and high-quality completion.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to schedule maintenance activities that minimize production interruptions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS, including equipment history, work orders, and parts usage.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards; promote a culture of safety among maintenance personnel.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for equipment failures.
• Manage maintenance inventory, including spare parts and critical components; coordinate with vendors and suppliers.
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new machinery and plant systems.
• Participate in budget preparation and monitor maintenance expenditures to control costs.
• Develop and mentor maintenance staff to build a skilled, efficient, and engaged team.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

CMMS knowledge

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Industrial Maintenance

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

PLC systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Alkegen is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team responsible for uptime, reliability, and safety across manufacturing operations. You will coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance, manage work orders, and partner with production and engineering to minimize downtime.

The role requires 3–5 years in industrial maintenance with 2+ years in supervision, familiarity with CMMS, PLCs, and reading schematics.