Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor – Lancaster, TX

About the Opportunity:

A growing manufacturer in the packaging and plastics space is seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Supervisor to lead its maintenance team. This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role where your mechanical, electrical, and PLC expertise will keep high-output production equipment running smoothly. As a key player in the facility’s uptime and safety, you’ll work closely with plant leadership and help shape a stronger, more responsive maintenance function.

What’s In It for You:

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities tied to company performance.
• Excellent health coverage with high employer contribution and no deductible.
• Stability and growth with a well-established company expanding its team.
• Impactful role reporting directly to senior leadership with autonomy and authority.
• On-the-ground leadership position—not just a desk job—ideal for those who thrive on problem-solving and getting things done.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a small team of maintenance technicians in diagnosing and resolving issues across mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Ensure preventative and emergency maintenance is completed efficiently to minimize production downtime.
• Serve as the go-to expert for troubleshooting production machinery and facility equipment.
• Maintain a safe and organized working environment and promote a safety-first mindset among the team.
• Collaborate with supervisors and plant leadership to schedule maintenance and prioritize repairs.
• Manage maintenance resources, including tools (company-provided and technician-owned), spare parts, and third-party contractors for specialty repairs.
• Remain on-call as part of a weekend coverage rotation.

Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of experience in industrial maintenance, including supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to work hands-on across electrical systems, mechanical components, and programmable controllers.
• Background in corrugated, plastics, or related manufacturing environments is a strong plus.
• Experience overseeing a small team (2+ direct reports) and balancing leadership with technical responsibilities.
• Comfortable working some Saturdays or being on-call as needed based on plant activity.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to be a working supervisor—leading by example on the floor.

Additional Perks:

• Flexible vacation policy (negotiable based on experience).
• Standard holidays off.
• Company-paid tools provided as needed.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS