Senior Level Maintenance Superintendent Jobs
Senior level maintenance superintendent jobs put experienced professionals in charge of facility-wide maintenance strategy, capital project execution, and the technician teams that keep operations running. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Retail, and Sports & Recreation, with employers like Jobot, Canfor, and Nutrien hiring at this level now.
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Description
Support manages the Building Administration Guide the Continuous Improvements in the MP&L group of all locations. Support the building safety process with the groups Lead 4 associates and support operations team in the warehouse. Supporting CRS and OPS team to establish new tools to raise the maturity level of the group.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Introduce Lean tools into the NABU MP&L organization. Follows business unit policies, procedures, work instructions. Assists with documentation and work instruction creation as required by management.
- Manage daily activities to ensure building safety activities are being followed, eliminating waste and reducing the risks of accidents.
- Get to know all assigned finished goods parts, plant locations, production methodologies, related systems, procurement methods, lead-times, and internal warehouse handling procedures to maintain stability.
- Manage non-value-added Activity versus Value-added Activity. Assists GM with monthly business unit reporting as required by management (such as meeting minutes, P.O. comparison reports to mentioned some).
- Cognizant of on-hand and in-transit finished goods inventory and departmental inventory plan. Provides instruction regarding part flow and material movement requests to responsible parties when required.
- Responsible to understand the MP&L organization and provide Value Stream Map.
- Works with manufacturing plants to make sure they follow our production plans and make sure they ship schedule production and get delivery to the finished goods warehouse group.
- Formulate a contingency plan based on risk assessment to protect inventory and customer when needed to avoid a major delivery problem.
- Participate as an active member of any prototype / new model start-up activity on behalf of production planning business unit. Participate in all meetings and act accordingly to meet department objectives.
- Updates, controls, and internally disseminates finished good design level change information. Participate in Design Engineer meetings to provide planning information for any design change.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or Technical Certificate Required, bachelor’s degree preferred, Business Management/Supply Chain Management or similar study preferred Production and/or material planning and warehouse operations, sequential manufacturing.
- 8-10 years minimum experience in Lean manufacturing or warehousing scheduling, international business and import experience required including 2-4 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Strong mathematical skills required.
- Proficient skills in MS Office (Excel, Access, Power Point, Word) required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Bilingual English/Spanish required.
- Knowledge of sequential manufacturing, scheduling, international business, import experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the effective manufacturing and distribution of finished goods, primarily on Automotive industry.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
About The Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. participates in E-Verify to confirm that individuals offered employment are legally authorized to work in the United States.
Description
Support manages the Building Administration Guide the Continuous Improvements in the MP&L group of all locations. Support the building safety process with the groups Lead 4 associates and support operations team in the warehouse. Supporting CRS and OPS team to establish new tools to raise the maturity level of the group.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Introduce Lean tools into the NABU MP&L organization. Follows business unit policies, procedures, work instructions. Assists with documentation and work instruction creation as required by management.
- Manage daily activities to ensure building safety activities are being followed, eliminating waste and reducing the risks of accidents.
- Get to know all assigned finished goods parts, plant locations, production methodologies, related systems, procurement methods, lead-times, and internal warehouse handling procedures to maintain stability.
- Manage non-value-added Activity versus Value-added Activity. Assists GM with monthly business unit reporting as required by management (such as meeting minutes, P.O. comparison reports to mentioned some).
- Cognizant of on-hand and in-transit finished goods inventory and departmental inventory plan. Provides instruction regarding part flow and material movement requests to responsible parties when required.
- Responsible to understand the MP&L organization and provide Value Stream Map.
- Works with manufacturing plants to make sure they follow our production plans and make sure they ship schedule production and get delivery to the finished goods warehouse group.
- Formulate a contingency plan based on risk assessment to protect inventory and customer when needed to avoid a major delivery problem.
- Participate as an active member of any prototype / new model start-up activity on behalf of production planning business unit. Participate in all meetings and act accordingly to meet department objectives.
- Updates, controls, and internally disseminates finished good design level change information. Participate in Design Engineer meetings to provide planning information for any design change.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or Technical Certificate Required, bachelor’s degree preferred, Business Management/Supply Chain Management or similar study preferred Production and/or material planning and warehouse operations, sequential manufacturing.
- 8-10 years minimum experience in Lean manufacturing or warehousing scheduling, international business and import experience required including 2-4 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Strong mathematical skills required.
- Proficient skills in MS Office (Excel, Access, Power Point, Word) required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Bilingual English/Spanish required.
- Knowledge of sequential manufacturing, scheduling, international business, import experience preferred.
- Knowledge of the effective manufacturing and distribution of finished goods, primarily on Automotive industry.
About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.
About The Sumitomo Electric Group
Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.
Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. participates in E-Verify to confirm that individuals offered employment are legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Senior Level Maintenance Superintendent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level maintenance superintendent job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned maintenance programs end to end, not just supervised shifts. Demonstrate experience developing preventive maintenance schedules, managing capital budgets, and reducing unplanned downtime. Certifications such as CMRP or a PMP add weight. Candidates who can show measurable improvements in equipment reliability or maintenance costs move to the top of the list.
Which companies hire senior level maintenance superintendents?
Companies hiring senior level maintenance superintendents right now include Jobot, Canfor, and Nutrien, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large industrial operators, manufacturing facilities, and infrastructure organizations that run complex, multi-site maintenance programs requiring experienced leadership.
Are there remote senior level maintenance superintendent jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site given the hands-on nature of facility and equipment oversight. About 0% of senior level maintenance superintendent openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve multi-site oversight, consulting arrangements, or program management work that can be handled without a fixed physical presence.
What makes a maintenance superintendent role senior level?
Senior level maintenance superintendent roles are distinguished by program ownership rather than task supervision. These positions set maintenance strategy across an entire facility or portfolio, manage budgets, drive reliability initiatives, and mentor junior technicians and supervisors. Candidates are expected to make independent decisions on capital priorities, vendor relationships, and workforce development without close oversight from above.
Which industries hire the most senior level maintenance superintendents?
Senior Level maintenance superintendent roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Retail, and Sports & Recreation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate continuous or high-asset environments where experienced maintenance leadership directly affects production uptime, regulatory compliance, and long-term capital planning.