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Maintenance Supervisor

Trotter Workforce


Job Location:

Berks County, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 7years
Posted: 14 October 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 11 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor

Berks County PA

Pay Rate: $70000-$85000 (starting range based on experience)

Shift: 9:00am-5:30pm typical shift but must be flexible pending production needs and maintenance priorities

Supervises schedules and manages a team of maintenance mechanics and
technicians across assigned shift(s).
Diagnoses and resolves complex mechanical electrical hydraulic and
pneumatic equipment issues.
Develops and manages preventive maintenance (PM) programs to reduce
unplanned downtime.
Leads root cause analysis on equipment failures and implements corrective
actions.
Plans and manages maintenance-related capital and improvement projects
including budgeting timelines and contractor coordination.
Maintains inventory of spare parts tools and equipment; manages vendor
relationships and purchasing.
Ensures compliance with OSHA EPA and other applicable safety and
regulatory standards.
Conducts performance reviews disciplinary actions and training and
development for maintenance staff.
Partners with Production Engineering and EHS teams to prioritize work orders
and support production goals.
Maintains accurate maintenance records work order logs and equipment
history using a CMMS.
Participates in emergency and off-hours call outs as needed.
Enforces plant safety programs lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE requirements.

Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade school certification preferred.
5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
2 years of supervisory and/or experience leading a team of 7-10 people.
Working knowledge of mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and
PLC-controlled systems.
Demonstrated project management experience
(planning budgeting execution).
Experience with CMMS software and Microsoft Office.
Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand walk bend kneel and climb for extended periods.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise heat and
moving machinery.
Availability for occasional evening and weekend hours and on-call
emergency response.

Technical / Mechanical
Troubleshooting and repair of industrial mechanical systems
(conveyors motors gearboxes pumps bearings).
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge.
Basic-to-intermediate electrical troubleshooting
(motor controls relays sensors).
PLC familiarity (ability to read and interpret programs).
Welding and fabrication basics.
Blueprint schematic and technical drawing reading.
Precision measuring tools (calipers micrometers etc.).
Preventive maintenance (PM) program development and execution.
Root cause analysis and failure analysis methodology.
Equipment installation and rebuild experience.
Facility systems knowledge (HVAC compressed air boilers).

Leadership / Supervisory
Team scheduling and shift coverage planning.
Performance management (reviews coaching disciplinary process).
Conflict resolution.
Delegation and workload balancing.
Training and mentoring less experienced mechanics.
Cross-shift communication and hand-off consistency.
Sound decision-making under pressure
(emergency breakdowns production-down situations).

Project Management
Planning and scoping capital improvement projects.
Budget management and cost tracking.
Vendor and contractor coordination and oversight.
Timeline development and milestone tracking.
Parts and inventory forecasting and procurement.
Risk assessment for planned downtime and shutdowns.

Safety & Compliance
OSHA general industry regulation knowledge.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program enforcement.
Confined space fall protection and other applicable safety protocols.
Incident investigation and reporting.
EPA and environmental compliance awareness
(waste disposal chemical handling).

Administrative / Systems
CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) proficiency.
Work order management and prioritization.
Microsoft Office (Excel for tracking and reporting Outlook for communication).
Basic reporting and KPI tracking
(downtime % PM completion rate MTTR/MTBF).
Documentation and record-keeping accuracy.

Soft Skills
Verbal and written communication across all levels.
Problem-solving and critical thinking.
Adaptability in a fast-changing production environment.
Time management.
Integrity and accountability.

Preferred
Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance
Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field.
Journeyman certification (electrical or mechanical).
Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or TPM programs.
Welding and fabrication experience.
Forklift certification.


Benefits
Competitive pay with ample opportunities for overtime.
Health vision and dental insurance plans.
Additional optional insurance plans including pet disability and life plans.
401(k) and additional retirement savings plans.
Paid time off.
Stable full-time employment with opportunities for advancement.


Required Skills:

Supervises schedules and manages a team of maintenance mechanics and technicians across assigned shift(s). Diagnoses and resolves complex mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic equipment issues. Develops and manages preventive maintenance (PM) programs to reduce unplanned downtime. Leads root cause analysis on equipment failures and implements corrective actions. Plans and manages maintenance-related capital and improvement projects including budgeting timelines and contractor coordination. Maintains inventory of spare parts tools and equipment; manages vendor relationships and purchasing. Ensures compliance with OSHA EPA and other applicable safety and regulatory standards. Conducts performance reviews disciplinary actions and training and development for maintenance staff. Partners with Production Engineering and EHS teams to prioritize work orders and support production goals. Maintains accurate maintenance records work order logs and equipment history using a CMMS. Participates in emergency and off-hours call outs as needed. Enforces plant safety programs lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE requirements.


Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade school certification preferred. 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. 2 years of supervisory and/or experience leading a team of 7-10 people. Working knowledge of mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and PLC-controlled systems. Demonstrated project management experience (planning budgeting execution). Experience with CMMS software and Microsoft Office. Troubleshooting