Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance Supervisor
Job Overview
We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for our Plymouth, MN location who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys leading teams, improving equipment reliability, and driving continuous improvement. If you're a hands-on leader with strong maintenance knowledge, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a passion for developing people, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our operation.
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience- $90,000-$95,000.
In addition to competitive pay, Placon offers a comprehensive benefits package (Medical, dental, vision, EAP, HSA/FSA options, 401K, PTO, 10 paid holidays which includes a Birthday holiday, Life & Disability, Profit Sharing Plan), career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
Work Schedule
- Full-time, onsite role based in Plymouth, MN
- Monday-Friday-7:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Occasional local, regional, and national travel may be required
Why Placon – You'll Love It Here
- Lead a skilled maintenance team in a growing manufacturing environment
- Play a key role in improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime
- Opportunity to influence maintenance processes, safety initiatives, and operational performance
- Collaborative culture that values teamwork and employee development
- Career growth opportunities with a company committed to continuous improvement
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
What You'll Do
- Lead and supervise Maintenance Technicians and other assigned maintenance personnel
- Coordinate and direct day-to-day maintenance activities across the Plymouth plant
- Ensure planned maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule
- Monitor department KPIs, maintenance metrics, and work order performance
- Drive equipment reliability and machine uptime through preventative and predictive maintenance strategies
- Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and improve production performance
- Develop, implement, and monitor OSHA/ANSI safety procedures and safe work practices
- Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and evaluate maintenance team members
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance effectiveness
- Serve as a technical resource and leader for maintenance staff
- Manage multiple priorities while supporting operational goals
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, engineering, maintenance management, or related discipline and 2+ years of leadership experience; OR
- 8+ years of maintenance experience with at least 2 years of leadership experience and a proven record of progressive responsibility
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
Preferred Skills
- Experience in manufacturing maintenance, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance systems
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic technologies utilized in manufacturing equipment
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities
- Ability to effectively prioritize work across multiple departments and competing demands
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move throughout manufacturing and production areas
- Frequently lift up to 10 lbs.
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
Does This Sound Like You?
If you're a results-driven maintenance leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, improving equipment reliability, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep our manufacturing operation running at its best.
Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).
Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.
This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.