Plant Maintenance Supervisor

MOHR Talent; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Plant Maintenance Supervisor in Charleston, SC. This role requires a hands-on leader with over 10 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing and strong skills in troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The ideal candidate will work closely with technicians on the production floor, driving initiatives in equipment reliability and uptime. Compensation includes a base salary of around $125K plus quarterly bonuses. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or maintenance leadership experience.
• Strong experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a maintenance team across shift operations.
• Drive preventative maintenance scheduling and execution.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Skills

Preventative maintenance expertise

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Communication

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Motors

Valves

Bearings

Sensors

Job description

Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Target Compensation: Around $125K Base + Quarterly Bonus. Full‑time.

We are partnering with a growing manufacturing operation seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations in a heavy industrial environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being highly involved on the production floor, supporting technicians, troubleshooting equipment issues, and driving preventative maintenance initiatives. The position is not desk‑only; the ideal candidate will spend approximately 90% of their time on the manufacturing floor providing guidance, troubleshooting support, and helping improve equipment reliability and uptime.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and supervise a maintenance team across shift operations
• Drive preventative maintenance (PM) scheduling and execution
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Provide hands‑on leadership and technical guidance to maintenance technicians
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for uptime improvements
• Work closely with production and technical teams on root cause analysis and process improvements
• Support machinery upgrades, repairs, and continuous improvement projects
• Analyze downtime trends and maintenance KPIs to improve efficiency and reliability
• Coordinate maintenance projects and ensure timely completion within budget

What They’re Looking For

• 10+ years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Prior supervisory or maintenance leadership experience
• Strong experience with:
  • Bearings
  • Valves
  • Sensors
  • Motors
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting expertise required
• Some industrial electrical experience preferred
• Must be comfortable working heavily on the production floor
• Steel industry experience is preferred but not required
• Experience improving machine reliability, uptime, and maintenance processes
• Strong communication and team leadership skills

MOHR Talent is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail].