Maintenance Supervisor | Direct Hire | La Grange, GA | $80K–$100K
What Matters Most:
5+ years of industrial maintenance, engineering services, or related manufacturing experience preferred
Previous experience supervising or leading maintenance technicians
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and plant equipment maintenance background
Experience supporting mechanical and electrical downtime issues
Experience with maintenance scheduling, equipment reliability, labor management, and technician development
Job Description:
A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a direct hire opportunity in La Grange, GA.
This is a hands-on maintenance leadership position responsible for supervising technicians, coordinating maintenance resources, responding to equipment downtime, supporting major equipment projects, and ensuring production and material-handling equipment remain in reliable operating condition. The ideal candidate will bring a strong industrial maintenance background combined with technical or engineering knowledge. This position is best suited for someone who can effectively lead maintenance personnel while also understanding mechanical equipment, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and plant operations.
Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise maintenance and equipment technicians
Coordinate maintenance schedules and resources to support production and customer delivery requirements
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment downtime and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken
Review significant downtime events and identify actions to improve equipment reliability
Support major equipment overhauls, plant safety projects, infrastructure projects, and equipment installations
Maintain process and material-handling equipment to established operating standards
Develop maintenance technicians through coaching, training, and continuous skills development
Track employee performance related to safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and overall performance
Manage technician scheduling, overtime, training time, and other maintenance labor costs
Ensure appropriate spare-parts inventory is maintained to reduce extended equipment downtime
Ensure technicians are properly trained and qualified to maintain assigned equipment
Support the installation and acquisition of new and existing production equipment while maintaining budget requirements
Coordinate contractor activities and ensure contractor safety requirements are followed
Support plant facilities maintenance and repair activities
Oversee utilities and supply-related costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction
Ensure equipment and facility operations remain compliant with environmental and regulatory requirements
Qualifications:
Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities
Ability to work effectively with maintenance technicians, production employees, engineering, and plant leadership
Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills
Ability to prioritize maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience managing maintenance labor, schedules, and operating costs
Ability to provide clear feedback, coaching, and performance management
Good business judgment and financial awareness
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
Candidates without an engineering degree may be considered with 5+ years of relevant Engineering Services or industrial maintenance experience
Previous manufacturing maintenance leadership experience strongly preferred
Experience in fabric finishing or a similar industrial manufacturing environment is a plus
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive salary of $80K–$100K
Direct hire opportunity
Long-term career growth potential
Leadership responsibility in a manufacturing environment
Your New Organization:
Join an established manufacturing operation where maintenance plays a critical role in production performance, equipment reliability, safety, and customer delivery. This position offers the opportunity to lead maintenance personnel, improve equipment performance, and continue developing into broader plant leadership responsibilities.
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