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Maintenance Supervisor - Altavista, VA

Altavista
VA
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Full Time
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Industrial
Leadership
Job Description

This company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join their team in Altavista, VA. Reporting directly to plant management, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the effective installation, operation, and maintenance of plant production equipment, utility/support systems, and facilities. This role provides daily direction and leadership to a team of 8 maintenance technicians in a high-volume, non-union manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will combine solid mechanical/electrical troubleshooting expertise with a constructive leadership style, driving continuous improvement, safety, and operational reliability across our blow molding production lines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and direct the daily activities of 8 maintenance technicians, establishing priorities and adjusting assignments as needed to handle emergencies.
  • Support and enforce all established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies.
  • Drive the continuous execution and improvement of the plant’s Preventative Maintenance (PM) program using SAP.
  • Provide major hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting beyond the scope of operating staff to resolve machine deficiencies across 8+ blow molding lines (Wheels, Shuttles, and automated packaging equipment).
  • Assist with tool crib inventory, parts purchasing, standardization, and maintaining accurate equipment repair histories.
  • Collaborate with plant engineering and management to eliminate safety deficiencies and ensure facilities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Promote Graham’s "Blue Culture" by fostering constructive leadership, collaboration, employee engagement, and accountability.

Requirements
  • Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of maintenance supervisory or management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Technical Depth: Proven hands-on electro-mechanical or electrical or mechanical, and PLC troubleshooting capabilities in high-speed or blow molding manufacturing lines
  • Software: Prior experience using SAP or similar CMMS platforms to manage PM programs and track equipment histories
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent combination of technical education and related industrial maintenance experience.
  • Leadership Skills: Strong verbal/written communication, time management, and ability to lead through change and accountability.
  • Location: Must be local to the Altavista, VA area (no relocation provided).
  • Travel: 0–25% travel as required for training or corporate support.
benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Basic Life Insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) Employee Savings Plan.
  • Participation in the Employee Wellness Program and paid time off (PTO) in accordance with company policy and state regulations.
  • Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

Job Information
Job Order ID
JO-1783
location
Altavista
VA
job type
Full Time
industry
Industrial
salary
$70,900-95k DOE
additional comp
5% bonus
Work arrangement
On-Site
Hours/shift
Mon-Fri 4 PM to 12, can vary based on what is going on at plant
number of openings
1
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