Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance SupervisorJob Description
The Maintenance Supervisor establishes, implements, and maintains long-range plans to improve maintenance activities while providing technical support to manufacturing departments. This role ensures the effective use of personnel, materials, and equipment to support Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost (SPQRC) initiatives and drive continuous improvement across plant operations.
Responsibilities
- Implement and actively support corporate safety policies, initiatives, and plant housekeeping standards.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions, determine root causes, and initiate immediate and long-term corrective actions.
- Support the plant in achieving Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and Cost goals through effective maintenance strategies.
- Supervise construction and maintenance projects from planning through completion.
- Assist in the implementation of divisional and corporate policies within the maintenance function.
- Maintain schedules and quality requirements for all maintenance and construction activities.
- Implement safety procedures and good housekeeping standards in all work areas.
- Train, develop, and evaluate maintenance employees to build a high-performing team.
- Comply with the terms of local and national labor agreements while supporting divisional and corporate policies.
- Initiate and maintain contact with internal and external teams when required to resolve technical and operational issues.
- Implement planned maintenance activities to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Complete work assignments within budget, manpower, and timing constraints.
- Provide technical assistance to manufacturing departments to support production and process improvements.
Essential Skills
- Experience in maintenance supervision, including oversight of personnel, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings accurately.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts relevant to industrial equipment and facilities.
- Hands-on experience in machine, assembly, and/or facility areas.
- Demonstrated ability to ensure and maintain a safe industrial work environment.
- Proficiency in basic math, including trigonometry, for technical calculations and measurements.
- Experience supervising a multi-trade workforce in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Strong knowledge of tooling, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
- High level of analytical ability to solve complex technical and operational problems.
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate teams, and elicit strong performance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others and exhibit effective teamwork skills.
- Ability to partner with senior management to analyze issues and develop effective solutions.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing priorities.
- Willingness to work any assigned shift and to work daily, weekend, and holiday overtime as required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Knowledge of clerical work, data gathering, and machine studies to support maintenance planning and analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation, reporting, and presentations.
- Experience using Lotus Notes or other email communication tools.
- Successful completion of behavior-based competency assessments measuring learning ability, adaptability, initiative, motivational fit, decision making, results orientation, teamwork, empowerment, organization, and planning competencies (e.g., DDI inventories and assessments).
- Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
- Training in a skilled trades area or equivalent technical background.
Why Work Here?
You will join a culture that prioritizes safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration across all levels of the organization. The environment encourages analytical thinking, initiative, and teamwork, providing opportunities to influence key operational outcomes and partner closely with leadership. You can expect exposure to diverse technical challenges, support for professional development through competency-based assessments, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the reliability and performance of manufacturing operations.
Work Environment
This role operates in an industrial manufacturing setting with a strong emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and adherence to established plant standards. Work involves regular interaction with production areas, machines, assembly lines, and facility systems, as well as supervision of multi-trade maintenance personnel and construction projects. The position requires flexibility to work any assigned shift and to perform daily, weekend, and holiday overtime when needed to support plant operations. Work is performed using standard office and communication tools such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email platforms, alongside technical documentation like blueprints and engineering drawings.
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.