Industrial Maintenance Supervisor, Overnight Shift

The daily responsibilities of an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor at Shearer’s include overseeing maintenance operations to ensure smooth machinery function, directing a team of maintenance personnel, conducting safety training, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. You will also analyze performance data, recommend maintenance improvements, and collaborate with outside contractors when necessary.

To become an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor at Shearer’s, you should ideally have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a preference for candidates holding a two-year technical or bachelor’s degree. Additionally, at least 2 years of experience in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or carpentry fields is required, along with demonstrated leadership skills. HVAC certification is a plus!

Shearer’s prioritizes safety in the workplace for our Overnight Shift Maintenance Supervisor by implementing comprehensive training programs covering LOTO, hot work, confined space, and other essential safety protocols. Our commitment to a secure work environment goes hand in hand with our operational excellence.

Shearer’s offers a competitive benefits package to Industrial Maintenance Supervisors, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, and more. After just 30 days of employment, you will also have access to short and long-term disability insurance and various community volunteer opportunities.

Essential skills for a successful Industrial Maintenance Supervisor at Shearer’s include strong leadership abilities, troubleshooting skills, excellent communication, safety compliance knowledge, and proficiency in data analysis. Your technical experience in maintenance operations will also play a crucial role in your effectiveness.

Be prepared to share specific examples of how you have effectively led a maintenance team in previous roles. Highlight your leadership style, any challenges you faced, and how you motivated your team to achieve maintenance goals.

Discuss the safety protocols you’ve implemented in past roles, and how you stay up-to-date with safety standards. Emphasize your training programs for staff and your commitment to creating a safe working environment.

Outline your approach to maintenance planning, including your use of metrics and data analysis, as well as any software tools you employ. Describe how you balance routine maintenance with urgent repairs.

Share a specific incident and the steps you took to analyze the problem, your troubleshooting process, and the eventual resolution. Focus on your analytical skills and ability to work under pressure.

Illustrate your conflict resolution skills with a real-life example. Explain the situation, your approach to open communication, and how you found a solution that benefited both the team and the operations.

Elaborate on how you leverage data analysis to enhance maintenance processes. Discuss specific metrics you track and how they inform your decision-making regarding maintenance scheduling or equipment upgrades.

Discuss your familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to maintenance work and describe any previous initiatives you’ve led to ensure compliance. Mention any training programs delivered to enhance team understanding.

Explain your criteria for selecting outside contractors and how you ensure they adhere to safety and quality standards. Highlight your experience in coordinating with them while maintaining open lines of communication.

Detail the inspection processes you typically use, including how frequently you conduct inspections and the key factors you analyze to ensure all equipment functions correctly.

Reflect on your admiration for Shearer’s commitment to excellence, community involvement, and employee development. Express your desire to contribute to the company's success through your expertise in maintenance leadership.