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Maintenance Supervisor 1st Shift
Job Location:
Job Location:
Opelika, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client has an opening for a Maintenance Supervisor -1st shift.
The Maintenance Supervisor is a pivotal role responsible for leading and managing all maintenance operations within the facility. This position ensures the safe efficient and reliable performance of production equipment and infrastructure by overseeing daily maintenance activities leading a team of technicians and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Supervisor plays a key role in minimizing unplanned downtime through proactive preventive maintenance effective project execution and strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards. By aligning maintenance strategies with production goals this individual contributes directly to operational excellence cost efficiency and long-term facility reliability.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily maintenance operations to ensure timely completion of work orders rapid response to equipment failures and compliance with safety quality and productivity standards.
- Plan schedule and oversee preventive maintenance programs for production machinery support systems and spare parts inventory to reduce downtime and support production schedules.
- Lead mentor and develop a team of 1020 maintenance technicians fostering professional growth teamwork and high performance.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GSF standards and applicable regulations including OSHA USDA and other industry requirements.
- Design and manage in-house improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability efficiency and operational performance.
- Monitor and control maintenance budgets to achieve cost savings and efficiency targets while delivering measurable results.
- Track analyze and report on key maintenance KPIs such as downtime reduction cost per repair and project completion rates.
- Communicate maintenance policies performance expectations and operational goals clearly to the team.
- Collaborate with production engineering and other departments to align schedules resolve issues and optimize workflows.
- Serve as the primary liaison for all maintenance-related concerns escalating critical issues as needed.
- Interpret technical documentation including blueprints schematics and equipment manuals to plan and execute maintenance tasks.
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment anomalies to prevent failures and ensure optimal performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations and maintenance objectives.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Up to 18 months of post-high school education in engineering electronics or a related technical field from an accredited vocational technical or junior college.
- 36 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electrical hydraulic pneumatic refrigeration boiler and mechanical systems at a journey-level proficiency.
- Solid understanding of preventive and corrective maintenance practices in industrial settings.
- Familiarity with OSHA USDA and other relevant regulatory standards.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints diagrams and technical documentation.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks manage timelines and deliver results.
- Excellent communication leadership and team development abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and basic computer applications for reporting and documentation.
- Physical ability to climb crawl squat kneel reach and twist as required by the job.
- Capacity to lift push pull or carry objects exceeding 25 lbs.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety quality and operational excellence.
Benefits
Dental
Medical
Vision
Life
Retirement
Paid Time Off
Required Skills:
Knowledge of electrical hydraulic refrigeration pneumatic boiler and other mechanical systems (journey level) Understanding of maintenance practices in a manufacturing environment Familiarity with OSHA and USDA regulations Ability to read blueprints diagrams and technical documentation Strong project management skills Effective communication and leadership skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and basic computer applications 36 years of relevant maintenance experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
Required Education:
18 months of post-high school education in engineering electronics or a related technical field from an accredited vocational technical or junior college
