Maintenance Supervisor

Job summary

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the maintenance technician team and coordinates daily activities to ensure equipment reliability and site productivity. They are responsible for fostering a productive work culture, managing preventative maintenance programs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Job details

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will directly oversee the maintenance technician team, and provide support to the team on necessary training, parts and tools to develop their technical, mechanical, and electrical skillsets to maintain the site’s equipment. You will be the coordinator of the maintenance leads and technicians to the assigned and situational work across the site and is the leader providing a productive work culture and environment to the team to achieve the objectives of the Maintenance organization. This is an onsite position at our Cambridge facility. You will report to the Maintenance Manager. Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate daily activities of maintenance personnel in a unionized environment. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives including 5S, TPM, and lean manufacturing practices. Troubleshoot and maintain equipment including mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems. Schedule and oversee preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime. Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize equipment performance. Train and mentor maintenance staff, promoting a culture of learning and growth. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and inventory. Support capital projects and equipment installations as needed. Qualifications High school diploma is required. Certified Trade: Millwright or Electrician (Red Seal preferred). 5+ years of lead technician experience or in a manufacturing or industrial plant setting is an asset. Minimum 5 years in industrial maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Strong understanding of unionized work environments and labor relations. Proficient in PLC troubleshooting and programming (Allen-Bradley preferred). Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo). Prior experience in manufacturing environments and industries (e.g. automotive, aerospace, chemical, medical devices, pharmaceuticals). Technical knowledge on the following systems and equipment: Facilities infrastructure (HVAC, Electric Power distribution, compressed air, water, sewer and other plant utilities), Ovens, other processing equipment (conveyors, machining, mixers, sanders, saws, etc.), and clean room environments. Knowledge of PLC controls and Robots applications and maintenance, SCADA and MES systems. Demonstrated success in implementing 5S, lean, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership with a growth-oriented approach to team development and problem-solving. Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies as needed. #LI-Onsite Salary Range is between $85K - $105K/year plus annual bonus. About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday – everyday. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. About us: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellent operators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

What you’ll do

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the maintenance technician team and coordinates daily activities to ensure equipment reliability and site productivity. They are responsible for fostering a productive work culture, managing preventative maintenance programs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a professional trade certification such as a Millwright or Electrician. A minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance with at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment is required.

Benefits

• Annual bonus • Career development opportunities • Continuous learning environment

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Maintenance supervision
• Team leadership
• PLC troubleshooting
• Mechanical maintenance
• Electrical maintenance
• Continuous improvement
• 5S
• TPM
• Lean manufacturing
• CMMS
• Preventative maintenance
• Unionized labor relations
• Equipment installation
• Project management
• Technical training
• Safety compliance
• Industrial Repair And Maintenance
• Continuous Development
• Professionalism
• Medical Devices
• Agile Methodology
• Artificial Intelligence
• HVAC
• Communication
• Compressed Air
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Electric Power Distribution
• English Language
• Leadership
• Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• IBM Maximo
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Labor Relations
• Lean Manufacturing
• Machining
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Pharmaceuticals
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• SAP Applications
• Sawing
• Team Building
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Trustworthiness

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers