Equipment Supervisor

T1 G1 Dallas Solar Module Trina LLC•Wilmer, TX

About The Position

The Equipment Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day maintenance and equipment support activities within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role supports the performance and reliability of production equipment by leading maintenance technicians and ensuring safe, timely, and effective execution of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. Reporting to the Equipment Manager, the Equipment Supervisor focuses on shift-level execution, work order management, safety compliance (including LOTO), and team coordination. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who ensures accountability, maintains high safety standards, and drives continuous improvement in equipment uptime and maintenance discipline.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related field preferred
3–6 years of experience in maintenance or equipment support within a manufacturing environment
Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
Experience working in 24/7 or shift-based operations
Familiarity with CMMS systems
Strong understanding of LOTO and safe maintenance practices
Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment preferred
Experience with PLC and Robots such as ABB, Stäubli, etc.

Nice To Haves

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
OSHA Certifications related to maintenance and reliability

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities across assigned shifts. Ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
Ensure accurate use of the CMMS. Review, assign, and close work orders with proper documentation. Monitor preventive maintenance compliance and backlog control.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Track downtime trends and participate in root cause analysis.
Promote a safety-first culture. Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Support LOTO audits and training initiatives.
Recruit, coach, and support maintenance technicians. Provide troubleshooting guidance and ensure accountability for performance and attendance.
Monitor and report KPIs including OEE, downtime, MTBF, MTTR, maintenance cost, PM compliance, and backlog. Drive improvements using root cause analysis and reliability tools.
Monitor spare parts usage and support inventory accuracy.
Track downtime, response times, and preventive maintenance completion. Provide performance updates to the Equipment Manager.
Partner with EHS, Production, Engineering, and Quality to align maintenance activities with operational and production goals.