Maintenance Supervisor - The Partners Alliance : Job Details

Position: Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Metals Experience)

Location: Pennsylvania

Salary Range: $90,000 – $95,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

Sponsorship: Not Available

About the Role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Maintenance Supervisor with a strong background in heavy industry to join our client's team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on professional looking to make a direct impact on equipment performance, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment failure data to identify trends and implement engineering solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Develop and revise preventive maintenance (PM) strategies, including appropriate granularity and cadence.
• Conduct root cause analysis to improve equipment uptime and throughput.
• Create and implement maintenance procedures, standard work, and monitoring/testing strategies.
• Research and integrate new technologies to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed reliability into all operational processes.
• Manage capital and non-capital projects, applying project management fundamentals (scope, budget, WBS/schedule, etc.).
• Communicate project updates clearly and efficiently; delegate tasks as necessary.
• Supervise contractors and oversee day-to-day project activities.
• Drive profitability through efficiency improvements (waste reduction, speed optimization, delay reduction, etc.).
• Standardize manufacturing process improvements and tooling.
• Perform time studies, uptime studies, and process capability evaluations.
• Lead or facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and teams.
• Ensure safe working conditions and integrate safety protocols into all activities.
• Research, justify, and implement new processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Manage procurement activities: obtain bids, evaluate vendors, and recommend purchases.
• Design, test, and validate engineering countermeasures and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Metallurgy experience Not required).
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading major projects and managing equipment installations and upgrades.
• Skilled in root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys) and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access).
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of FEL (Front-End Loading) project management process is a plus.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary with growth opportunities
• Hands-on role with high visibility and impact
• Opportunity to work on diverse, technically challenging projects

If you're a results-driven engineer with a passion for equipment reliability, metallurgy, and process improvement — apply today and bring your expertise to a dynamic and growing team.