Maintenance Supervisor at R. C. TWAY COMPANY, LLC — Cedar Rapids, IA

R. C. TWAY COMPANY, LLC

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team, oversee daily facility operations, and ensure maximum uptime of production equipment. In this role, you will balance hands-on technical troubleshooting with high-level administrative responsibilities, including maintenance work order / preventative maintenance system, quoting projects, and writing capital expenditure requests. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise across electrical systems, machinery, and welding, paired with the leadership skills needed to manage internal technician(s) and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Supervise, mentor, and schedule maintenance tasks based on company priorities. Assign daily tasks and ensure work orders are completed safely and efficiently.
• Develop, implement, and optimize a robust scheduled PM program for all production machinery and facility infrastructure to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis on complex production machinery.
• Oversee the upkeep of physical plant infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, building envelopes, and utility systems.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external contractors and vendors. Source, vet, schedule, and oversee their work to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Scope out facility upgrades, machinery overhauls, and installations. Solicit and evaluate vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and accurate project timelines.
• Justify and write formal capital approval requests for large scale projects, outlining ROI, budgetary impacts, and operational benefits.
• Serve as a key member of the plant safety committee, supporting employee safety and OSHA compliance.

Technical Expertise

• Electrical Systems: Strong proficiency in industrial electrical troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase systems, control wiring, motor drives (VFDs), and reading electrical schematics. PLC troubleshooting experience is a major plus.
• Machinery & Industrial Mechanics: Understanding of mechanical power transmission (gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, bearings, and alignments).
• Welding & Fabrication: Proficient in welding (MIG) and torch cutting for equipment repair.

Experience & Education:

• Associates degree or higher is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead technician role.
• Ability to sustain and develop teamwork and team-based problem solving
• Able to achieve results by setting high standards and committing to clear objectives
• Adaptable to change and varying situations
• Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach
• Strong people and performance management skills
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for tracking PMs and work orders, as well as standard office software (Excel, Word) for budgeting and documentation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to communicate effectively. The role may also require climbing, balancing, and performing physical movements such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.