Supervisor, Maintenance

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses/commission

Employee stock purchase plan

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in McKinney, TX, to lead the maintenance team across production and facility equipment. The role focuses on reliability, safety, and efficiency, with 10% travel.

You will prioritize work, develop preventive and predictive maintenance, and manage projects from start to finish, including vendor negotiations and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience managing others.
• Three years of experience managing large-scale capital projects involving new technologies and equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; knowledge of controls or automation software is preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems in an industrial environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize department work with Production, Warehouse, and Lean teams to improve efficiency.
• Develop and implement reliability plans to increase uptime; assign work with clear ownership and deadlines.
• Monitor work through completion; review completed orders for maintenance and equipment changes.
• Maintain maintenance records, inventory, warranties, and plant certifications.
• Lead projects; negotiate with vendors/contractors and manage scope, cost, quality, and schedule.
• Lead, motivate, and develop employees with clear goals and accountability.
• Support other business priorities as needed.

Skills

People management

Project management

Blueprint interpretation

Electrical knowledge

Education

Technician certification

Associate degree

Tools

PLC/HMI software

Microsoft Office

Automation controls

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry.

We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956.

Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead the Maintenance team and oversee the prioritization, investigation, execution, and documentation of maintenance and repair work for production and facility equipment. Your leadership will help improve equipment reliability, manufacturing and warehouse capacity, operational capability, safety, and efficiency across the branch.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Plan and prioritize department work: Partner with Production, Warehouse, and Lean teams to identify opportunities to improve efficiency by adding or modifying equipment and technology within existing manufacturing and warehouse processes.

Develop and implement reliability plans that increase facility and equipment uptime. Assign work with clear expectations, ownership, and deadlines, provide complete planner work packages, and hold team members accountable for timely, quality completion.

Monitor work through completion and review closed work orders for maintenance, repairs, and equipment or facility modifications. Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, conduct inspections, recommend equipment modifications, and support equipment troubleshooting and repair.

Establish, prioritize, and maintain maintenance records, equipment warranties, and an accurate inventory of maintenance-related assets. Maintain required plant certifications, permits, and equipment inspection records.

(40%)

Manage projects: Lead vendor and contractor negotiations to manage project scope, cost, quality, and schedule. Plan and execute capital, maintenance, and repair projects accurately and on schedule, using qualitative feedback from key stakeholders to evaluate outcomes. Ensure contractors complete required onboarding and comply with all applicable internal and external requirements. Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders throughout project implementation, providing timely updates on progress, risks, decisions, and next steps.

(30%)

Lead and develop employees: Lead, motivate, and direct employees through effective performance management. Establish clear expectations and goals; provide timely recognition, coaching, and feedback; and address performance concerns promptly. Develop employees according to their individual interests and strengths, empower them to take ownership of their careers and results, delegate responsibility with clear accountability, and foster teamwork and unity within the department and across the organization.

(25%)

Support additional priorities: Perform other duties and support additional business priorities as assigned.

(5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You may be a strong fit for this role if you bring the following education, experience, and technical capabilities:

• Technician certification, an associate degree in a related field, or equivalent on-the-job training is required.
• Knowledge of PLC and HMI configuration and programming is preferred.
• At least two years of experience managing others is preferred.
• At least three years of experience managing large-scale capital projects involving the evaluation and implementation of new technologies and equipment is preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and specifications is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Knowledge of controls or automation software is preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems in an industrial environment is required.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic components and equipment is required.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This position requires 10% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This is a full-time, exempt position based in McKinney, Texas.

RELOCATION

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

PAY

$75,100 – $97,600 / year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, loud noise levels, vibration, and moving mechanical parts.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.

Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.

View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.