Maintenance Supervisor - Mechanical

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
Experience: 5–10 Years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Shift: Supervisory Role

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor – Mechanical leads a shift team responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment. This role oversees millwrights, ensures maintenance quality, plans jobs, and supports all mechanical systems across the facility, including machinery, HVAC, fans, and building equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Operations

• Lead and supervise millwrights during mechanical maintenance activities.

• Plan, assign, and prioritize daily maintenance jobs.

• Conduct routine inspections and ensure housekeeping standards on the shop floor.

• Monitor spare parts availability and report critical needs to the maintenance head/planner.

• Execute equipment upgrades for process improvement and de-bottlenecking.

• Perform breakdown analysis and recommend modifications to minimize downtime.

• Ensure availability of machine drawings, spares, tools, and PPE at the workplace.

• Coordinate with production teams to maintain optimal operation of manufacturing equipment.

• Plan and oversee breakdown, preventive, and shutdown maintenance tasks.

Safety & Compliance

• Implement OSHA standards and enforce Lockout/Tagout and Job Safety Analysis practices.

• Maintain compliance with all safety protocols and company policies.

• Ensure SAP/ERP maintenance documentation is completed accurately.

Training & Leadership

• Train engineers and technicians on maintenance techniques and safety standards.

• Conduct toolbox meetings and maintain millwright attendance schedules.

• Address performance issues, support employees, and resolve operational concerns.

Reporting & Documentation

• Provide daily reports on planned vs. completed maintenance activities.

• Document breakdowns, corrective actions, and improvement recommendations.

• Maintain logs and communicate abnormalities during machine observations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)

• 5–10 years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, plant machinery, and industrial troubleshooting

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, equipment manuals, drawings, and procedures

• Proficient in SAP/ERP, spreadsheets, and documentation tools

• Strong communication, delegation, and team-leadership skills

Additional Skills

• Understanding of OSHA standards

• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work extended hours when required

• Ability to manage multiple variables and maintain safety under high-pressure situations

Work Environment

• Exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and electrical risk

• Requires standing, walking, occasional lifting, and hands-on mechanical work

• Indoor industrial environment with varying conditions