Maintenance Supervisor
Ripple Foods
About the Company
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities within a high-volume sheet metal manufacturing facility supporting aerospace and automotive production. This role ensures optimal equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and drives continuous improvement in maintenance processes, safety, and efficiency.
About the Role
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities within a high-volume sheet metal manufacturing facility supporting aerospace and automotive production. This role ensures optimal equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and drives continuous improvement in maintenance processes, safety, and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, train, and support a team of maintenance technicians across multiple shifts
- Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance on:
- Stamping presses (progressive & transfer dies)
- CNC equipment, lasers, and fabrication machinery
- Robotics and automated systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
- Ensure maximum uptime and efficiency of production equipment
- Coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize disruption
- Implement and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Maintain compliance with aerospace (AS9100) and automotive (IATF 16949) standards
- Enforce safety policies, including OSHA and company-specific procedures
- Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets
- Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
- Analyze equipment performance data and implement corrective actions
- Assist in installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment
Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- Equivalent experience will be considered
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of:
- Mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics
- Electrical systems (PLC troubleshooting preferred)
- Stamping presses, dies, and tooling
- Familiarity with CNC machines, laser cutting, and robotic systems
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
- Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma principles
Preferred Skills
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience in sheet metal, stamping, or fabrication operations strongly preferred
- Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing highly desirable
Pay range and compensation package
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Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.