Maintenance Supervisor Jobs in Tennessee

INTRODUCTION

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise and coordinate maintenance personnel to support safe and efficient production operations. The role is also responsible for developing and managing maintenance scheduling information, supporting the procurement of parts, equipment, and services, and providing technical guidance for equipment troubleshooting as needed. This position works alongside another Maintenance Supervisor, with both sharing responsibility for the key activities outlined below.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Be the main point of contact to address equipment related issues and disruptions
- Work with the maintenance team and maintenance planner to provide proper coverage for planned maintenance work each week
- Take the lead, and work with engineering and supervisors, to troubleshoot plant process upsets and equipment breakdowns, reprioritizing maintenance efforts as necessary to reduce downtime for emergent work
- Host daily safety meetings, support all plant safety initiatives, hire and train personnel, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality programs
- Provide support and advise regarding project planning and PM generation efforts
- Attend and participate in daily process update meetings
- Maintain information required for plant assets to facilitate the maintenance support of these assets efficiently and effectively, and review pertinent information prior to maintenance efforts
- Ensure that the maintenance team has the tools necessary for their work and coordinate with the storeroom to ensure parts and equipment availability
- Communicate with vendors/suppliers, coordinators, engineers, storeroom, and plant management regarding the status of repairs, condition of equipment, and necessary prioritization of manpower for upcoming and ongoing jobs
- Aid in internal audits and external audits as necessary
- Champion all safety procedures, incident follow up, procedure updates, and overall safety of the plant maintenance activities
- Manage timekeeping and overtime using UKG software

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Educational Background: A degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering is preferred, but we welcome candidates with relevant trades experience (millwright, electrician, etc.)
- Experience: If you don’t have a degree, you should bring 3-5 years of industrial maintenance supervisory experience
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with industrial maintenance techniques (PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, TPM)
- Safety Focus: A solid understanding of engineering and safety practices
- Leadership Skills: Ability to coordinate, train, and motivate both hourly employees and outside contractors
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and technical skills
- Team Player: A collaborative spirit to support maintenance teams and work well with colleagues

NATURE & SCOPE:

In this role, you will ensure the 24/7 availability of production equipment and facilities, prioritizing safety and efficiency. Your leadership will help balance contractor support with our internal workforce while staying within budget. This is a supervisor position in a union environment.

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications against job descriptions, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses (including recording, transcribing, and summarizing our interviews). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.