Job Details

Maintenance Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Location: Montgomery, AL

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (must be available for shift rotation & overtime when needed)

Compensation: $82,000-$88,000 annual base + overtime extra pay

Relocation Assistance Provided!

No OPT/CPT/F1/H1B visas please. TN Visas are acceptable!

The Maintenance Supervisor will have 3 direct reports- (Maintenance Techs)

We are looking for 5+ years of experience, PLC, Preventive Maintenance, Automotive, and Basic Electrical Knowledge/Experience.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees second-shift maintenance operations, ensuring equipment reliability, safe work practices, and continuous improvement within the facility. This role requires a strong background in automation and PLC troubleshooting, combined with excellent leadership and communication skills. The position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, instruct, and coordinate maintenance personnel to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Review production schedules and allocate labor hours to meet operational needs.
• Analyze and resolve maintenance issues; support employees in problem-solving.
• Manage time and attendance records for team members.
• Administer disciplinary actions as needed.
• Requisition tools, parts, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist in troubleshooting and modifying PLC programs (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley).
• Maintain adequate spare parts inventory to reduce downtime.
• Oversee maintenance documentation including machine history, manuals, drawings, and PM logs.
• Ensure plant security is maintained during assigned shift.
• Support launch programs and new equipment installation.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance equipment uptime and product quality.
• Collaborate with engineers to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Conduct meetings, address grievances, and escalate unresolved issues per protocol.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintain housekeeping standards for the maintenance area.
• Participate in continuous improvement and self-directed work team initiatives.
• Follow ISO14001 and IATF16949 procedures.
• Support plant recycling and environmental programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of hourly maintenance technicians.
• Responsible for overall direction, coaching, evaluation, and performance management of assigned team.
• Conduct training, assign work, assess performance, and enforce company policies.
• Address complaints and resolve problems in alignment with company standards and legal requirements.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate degree (A.A.) required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in automation systems including industrial robots, AGVs, and vision systems.
• PLC experience required (ControlLogix, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, SLC 500).
• Ability to read ladder logic and make programming adjustments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong automation and controls knowledge.
• Effective communication, leadership, and employee-relations skills.
• Ability to work second shift, rotating shifts, and overtime as required.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to enforce safety standards and ensure compliance.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands, climb/balance, and communicate verbally.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 10 lbs, frequently up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment.