Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing General & Engineering - Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

This role oversees maintenance activities within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on establishing, implementing, and maintaining long-range plans that improve maintenance performance and reliability. The Maintenance Supervisor provides technical assistance to supported manufacturing departments and ensures the effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment to support Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost (SPQRC) initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and actively support corporate safety policies, initiatives, and plant housekeeping standards to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, determine root causes, and initiate immediate corrective actions as well as long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Support the plant in achieving Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost goals through effective maintenance planning and execution.
• Supervise construction and maintenance projects, ensuring proper coordination, resource allocation, and adherence to technical requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of divisional and corporate policies within the maintenance function.
• Maintain production and maintenance schedules while meeting established quality requirements.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and good housekeeping standards across all maintenance activities.
• Train, develop, and evaluate maintenance employees, fostering skill growth and performance improvement.
• Comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements and support divisional and corporate policies in a union environment.
• Initiate contact and collaborate with internal and external teams when required to solve technical or operational problems.
• Plan and implement preventive and planned maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Complete work assignments within budget, manpower, and timing constraints, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing departments in the areas of mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance.
• Supervise a multi-trade maintenance workforce, coordinating daily tasks and priorities.
• Use analytical skills to address complex maintenance and operational problems and recommend effective solutions.
• Prepare and deliver clear written and verbal communications related to maintenance plans, issues, and performance.

Essential Skills

• Willingness to work any assigned shift and to work daily, weekend, and holiday overtime as required.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings for equipment, assemblies, and facilities.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts relevant to manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Experience in machine, assembly, and/or facility maintenance areas.
• Knowledge of and ability to ensure a safe industrial work environment, including adherence to safety standards and practices.
• Proficiency in basic mathematics, including trigonometry, for maintenance-related calculations.
• Ability to perform clerical tasks related to maintenance, such as data gathering and machine studies.
• Proven experience supervising a multi-trade workforce in a maintenance or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of tooling, manufacturing processes, and assembly operations.
• Successful completion of behavior-based competency assessments measuring learning ability, adaptability, initiative, motivational fit, decision making, results orientation, teamwork, empowerment, organization, and planning (such as DDI inventories and assessments).
• High level of analytical ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate team members, and elicit strong performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation, reporting, and presentations.
• Experience using Lotus Notes or other email communication tools.
• Ability to work well with others and demonstrate strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to partner with management to analyze issues and develop solutions.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• 810 years of relevant maintenance and supervision experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• Training in a skilled trades area or equivalent technical training.
• Experience in maintenance management and preventive maintenance programs.
• Direct supervision experience in maintenance, including responsibility for scheduling and resource planning.
• Experience working in or around a union environment is beneficial, though not required.
• Experience in hydraulics and mechanical systems is an advantage.
• Experience in a climate-controlled manufacturing or industrial facility.
• Ability to adapt to evolving corporate and divisional policies and procedures.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a stable, long-term career path supported by comprehensive benefits and development opportunities. The organization emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where skilled professionals can grow their expertise and advance over time. Collaboration, respect for labor agreements, and a structured approach to maintenance and manufacturing operations contribute to a professional, well-organized workplace with strong support for employee success.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled, union shop environment within a manufacturing facility. Employees work around industrial machinery, assembly operations, and facility systems, using tools and technologies that support mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance. The position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including potential daily, weekend, and holiday overtime, in accordance with operational needs and labor agreements. The setting emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and adherence to established procedures, providing a structured and professional industrial work atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WENTZVILLE, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WENTZVILLE, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in WENTZVILLE,MO.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.