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Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
Maintenance Supervisor
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A Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance of a residential or commercial building, manages maintenance staff and directs maintenance tasks.
$68,448 / year median in Missouri
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Maintenance Supervisor Req #3548 12001 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility. Maintenance Supervisor Position Summary The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of maintenance technicians while ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role provides daily leadership, coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, develops team capability, drives continuous improvement, and partners with Operations, Engineering, HS&E, and Quality to maximize equipment uptime and support production goals. The Team Lead balances hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, accountability, and execution of the Watlow Business System. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable a team of Maintenance Technicians. Plan and prioritize daily maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime. Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies using CMMS. Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures. Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and HS&E to improve equipment reliability and safety. Monitor maintenance KPIs including uptime, PM completion, MTTR, and work order backlog. Support capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvements. Maintain spare parts inventory and maintenance documentation. Promote Watlow Values, leadership competencies, and continuous improvement. Leadership Responsibilities Conduct performance coaching, training, and development. Support staffing, onboarding, scheduling, and succession planning. Lead daily tier meetings and communicate priorities. Ensure compliance with Watlow policies. Qualifications Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience. 2+ years of leadership experience preferred. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and automation systems. Experience with CMMS and Lean/continuous improvement preferred. Physical Requirements Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and includes standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed, exposure to industrial noise and temperature variations, and occasional off-shift support.