Plant Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Safe, Efficient Ops

Thermo--kool; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo--kool in Laurel, MS is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and coordinate maintenance activities for safe, efficient operation of the facility.

You will direct daily maintenance, oversee preventive maintenance, set priorities with plant leadership, maintain records, and support projects across Production, Engineering, and other departments. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and prior supervisory experience, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lead maintenance personnel and coordinate across departments.
• Commitment to safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Directing and coordinating the daily activities of maintenance personnel.
• Performing and overseeing general and preventive maintenance of property, facilities, and equipment.
• Maintaining and improving the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Establishing maintenance priorities with plant leadership and production needs.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance logs and records.
• Supporting special projects and production trials.
• Communicating procedures to maintenance personnel and plant employees.
• Ensuring vehicles are maintained and logs kept current.
• Providing maintenance updates in production meetings and collaborating across departments.
• Keeping leadership informed of activities, priorities, and concerns.
• Managing maintenance resources to minimize overtime and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Leadership experience

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time-management

Cross-department collaboration

Recordkeeping

Safety awareness

Job description

Thermo--kool in Laurel, MS is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and coordinate maintenance activities for safe, efficient operation of the facility.

You will direct daily maintenance, oversee preventive maintenance, set priorities with plant leadership, maintain records, and support projects across Production, Engineering, and other departments. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and prior supervisory experience, with a focus on safety and reliability.