Industrial Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.  We are seeking an individual who is experienced and highly motivated, who leads our maintenance, tool room and facilities team within the Wilburton facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of machine maintenance, electrical systems, and facility upkeep to ensure maximum operational efficiency and minimal downtime. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and deep technical expertise in industrial machinery, electrical controls, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

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What you will be doing :

• Supervise, train, and develop a team of maintenance technicians and mechanics, managing daily tasks, work orders, and project assignments.
• Supervise and develop a team of tool room technicians, managing daily tasks, work orders, and project assignments.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of facility technicians, managing daily tasks, work orders, and project assignments.
• Maintain and strengthen a comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance program for all industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment to maximize reliability and equipment uptime.
• Expertly troubleshoot and repair complex electrical control systems, including PLCs, motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, and HMIs.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues on industrial equipment using knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to use PLC programs for troubleshooting.
• Manage maintenance budgets, track expenditures, and maintain a critical inventory of spare parts and supplies.
• Coordinate with production and engineering departments to minimize operational disruptions and support capital projects.
• Inspect facilities regularly to identify maintenance needs, potential hazards, and areas for improvement.
• Coordinate and manage external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or projects, ensuring all work is completed according to specifications and budget.
• Ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA standards).
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Who we want :

What you need : What you need :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Skills / Abilities

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or OSHA Safety Certificate are a plus

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Intermediate : Alphanumeric data entry, spreadsheet, CMMS

Basic : Word processing / typing, Internet browser.

Why Work at Franklin Electric?

Becoming a part of the Franklin Electric team not only provides outstanding benefits, it also opens doors to opportunities for future growth. Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company. But more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.

COMPANY VALUES & BENEFITS

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as :

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