The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for overseeing all facility and equipment maintenance/upgrades, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations across the plant. This role is a hands-on leader who will initially operate as a department of one while building processes, systems, and eventually a team to support future growth.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
/ Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance programs for facility systems and equipment.
/ Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of machinery and building systems, including electrical, mechanical, and basic plumbing/HVAC.
/ Oversee general facility upkeep and upgrades including lighting, building structure, and overall plant condition.
/ Maintain and track inventory of maintenance supplies, spare parts, consumables, and filters.
/ Establish organized systems for work orders, maintenance schedules, and inventory management.
/ Partner with operations and leadership to minimize downtime and support production efficiency.
/ Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost savings, and equipment reliability enhancements.
/ Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
/ Coordinate external vendors and contractors as needed.
/ Operate initially as a department of one while building processes and infrastructure for future growth.
/ Supervise janitorial staff responsible for facility cleanliness including Floor cleaning (including sweeper operation), Trash and recycling removal, General cleaning (windows, stairwells, common areas, etc.).
/ Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for facility standards and housekeeping.
Supervisory Duties, When Established
/ Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
/ Planning and directing work.
/ Appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
/ Assisting with interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
/ Creating, Maintaining, and training employees on relevant work instructions.
/ Maintaining consumables, tools, and equipment logs.
/ Ensuring Safety policies in areas and PPE requirements are being met.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
/ Strong mechanical aptitude with experience across multiple types of equipment and systems.
/ Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintenance schedule.
/ Self-directed with the ability to work independently without micromanagement
/ Hands-on problem solver.
/ Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
/ Ability to build processes and structure in a growing environment.
/ Flexible and adaptable.
/ Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
/ Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, maintenance tracking systems, etc.).
Education and Experience:
/ High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or trade school preferred.
/ Minimum of 5+ years of experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
/ Experience working with fabrication equipment and facility systems preferred.
/ Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
/ Demonstrated success in a similar role with increasing responsibility.
/ Experience managing inventory and maintenance systems strongly preferred.
Personal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:
/ Can-do attitude with a strong work ethic.
/ “Go-getter” who takes initiative and ownership.
/ Friendly, approachable, and team-oriented.
/ Resourceful and resilient in solving problems.
/ Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
/ Willingness to grow and develop a department from the ground up.
/ Positive attitude with the ability to motivate and lead others.
/ Ability to communicate both positive and constructive feedback to direct reports, in collaboration with Management and Human Resources.
/ Ability to handle employee performance issues with a high degree of confidentiality.
/ Ability to effectively resolve personnel conflict in a professional manner.
/ Ability to collaborate with engineering to improve manufacturing workflow.
Physical Demands:
/ The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear, and talk.
/ The employee is frequently required to use hands.
/ The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
/ The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
/ Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
/ This position may occasionally require extended hours or schedule flexibility.
/ Must be able and willing to travel locally between Buffalo and Tonawanda, NY, and visit field service work sites as needed.
/ Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
/ Work environment includes both office and industrial/manufacturing settings.
/ Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.