Maintenance Supervisor – Manufacturing (Night Shift)
Location: Burlington, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Pitman Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 2-2-3 Schedule)
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, TN Visa
Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of 12-20 Maintenance Technicians in a fast-paced 24/7 manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, overseeing preventive maintenance programs, and supporting safe and efficient plant operations.
The ideal candidate will have prior maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting, strong troubleshooting skills across electrical and mechanical systems, and experience managing maintenance activities through a CMMS platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a team of 12-20 Maintenance Technicians and Shift Mechanics.
- Coordinate and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Ensure timely completion of maintenance work orders and equipment repairs.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Support maintenance activities involving PLCs, robotics, AC/DC drives, motion control systems, HMI interfaces, motor controls, safety sensors, and relays.
- Utilize CMMS to prioritize, assign, document, and track maintenance activities.
- Monitor employee attendance, timecards, vacation schedules, and staffing coverage.
- Conduct training related to safety, quality, maintenance processes, and company policies.
- Collaborate with Maintenance Manager and cross-functional departments to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Respond quickly and effectively to equipment failures and emergency maintenance situations.
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in compliance with company standards.
Required Qualifications
Must-Have Experience
- Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience supervising teams of 12-20 maintenance technicians.
- Strong troubleshooting experience with:
- Electrical and mechanical equipment
- PLC systems
- Industrial robots
- AC and DC drives
- Motion control systems
- HMI interfaces
- Motor controls
- Safety sensors and relays
- Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Education
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
Additional Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic manufacturing systems.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Solid mathematical skills, including fractions and decimals.
- Must be willing and able to work permanent night shifts.
Preferred Background
Candidates from industries such as:
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- Packaging Manufacturing
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Consumer Products Manufacturing
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Paper & Pulp Manufacturing
- Chemical Processing
- Industrial Manufacturing