Maintenance Supervisor

• My Match

Do you make all the repairs around your house? Do you travel with a toolbox? A job as a maintenance supervisor will give you the opportunity to put those handyman skills to work. You’ll oversee other maintenance department employees and provide training to others. Your days will be spent in every part of the facility. Most of your time will be on the production floor, where equipment may need routine maintenance and repairs.

Your leadership skills will be put to the test as you lead the department in making sure all machines work right. You’ll create or read maintenance reports and advise management on machine updates. Handling employee schedules and tasks will require a fair hand. You’ll need to train new employees and take over repair jobs that are too complex for technicians and mechanics.

Maintenance Supervisors also need to perform administrative work like managing budgets and inventory. You’ll coordinate the work that needs to be done, always making sure that the facility is in perfect working condition.

Maintenance Supervisors typically have a degree and some experience working in the field. Look for a program in management or electrical or mechanical engineering.

Critical Skills

• Communication with External Entities
• Create and Modify Budgets
• Leadership
• Maintain Equipment
• Manage Personnel Resources
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Prepare Documents and Reports
• Supervisory Practices
• Train and Motivate Others

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee activities of maintenance department
• Schedule and manage preventative maintenance activities
• Oversee outside contractors performing installations, projects, and repairs at the facility
• Direct safety team activities
• Develop measures to improve production methods, efficiency, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Maintain time and maintenance records
• Ensure accurate parts inventory
• Manage maintenance budget, projects, inventory, headcount and labor costs
• Upgrade equipment for speed/quality
• Work with local utility companies for plant related problems

Specific job titles and duties vary by employer so check for details.