Safety & Maintenance Supervisor

Fontaine Spray Suppression Company; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fontaine Spray Suppression Company seeks an experienced maintenance and safety professional to develop and sustain safe, efficient plant operations. You will lead safety programs, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor, collaborating with engineering and production teams to reduce downtime and improve reliability.

Qualified candidates bring OSHA knowledge, hands-on skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, plus experience

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Safety Management, or related field (preferred).
• 3-7 years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance and/or safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, and other regulatory safety requirements.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated experience with press maintenance, die care, and tooling management.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across all departments.
• Lead safety training initiatives, including hazard communication, lockout/tagout, and emergency response.
• Investigate safety incidents, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with leadership to drive a proactive safety culture emphasizing employee engagement and continuous improvement.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of production equipment, including mechanical presses, dies, and tooling.
• Conduct press setup checks and ensure dies are maintained, lubricated, and stored properly to prevent damage and ensure repeatable performance.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with Production and Engineering to support daily operational needs.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and ensure critical equipment readiness.
• Support equipment installation, upgrades, and process improvement projects.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, standard work, and visual management to improve efficiency and workplace organization.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, energy consumption, and maintenance costs.
• Participate in safety and facility improvement projects that enhance productivity and overall plant performance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, organization, and continuous improvement in both safety and maintenance processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Lean manufacturing (5S)

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Education

Industrial Maintenance / Engineering / Safety Management degree

Job description

Fontaine Spray Suppression Company As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway-you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across all departments.
• Lead safety training initiatives, including hazard communication, lockout/tagout, and emergency response.
• Investigate safety incidents, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Partner with leadership to drive a proactive safety culture emphasizing employee engagement and continuous improvement.

Maintenance Operations

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of production equipment, including mechanical presses, dies, and tooling.
• Conduct press setup checks and ensure dies are maintained, lubricated, and stored properly to prevent damage and ensure repeatable performance.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with Production and Engineering to support daily operational needs.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and ensure critical equipment readiness.
• Support equipment installation, upgrades, and process improvement projects.

Continuous Improvement

• Utilize lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, standard work, and visual management to improve efficiency and workplace organization.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, energy consumption, and maintenance costs.
• Participate in safety and facility improvement projects that enhance productivity and overall plant performance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, organization, and continuous improvement in both safety and maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, Safety Management, or related field (preferred).
• 3-7 years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance and/or safety in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, and other regulatory safety requirements.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated experience with press maintenance, die care, and tooling management.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily shop-floor based with routine office work for planning and documentation.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. as part of daily activities.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing environment conditions including noise, dust, and temperature variation.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you'll ever find.

Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups-where they're able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we're all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way.

When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further.

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