Maintenance General Supervisor

Maintenance General Supervisor

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:Onsite -Huntsville AL

Opportunity

The General Supervisor Maintenance & Facilities role provides direct leadership to shift supervisors and facility technicians integrating equipment maintenance utilities and site infrastructure into a cohesive high-performing operation.

This position serves as the maintenance voice in daily operating rhythms ensuring rapid response to issues strong cross-functional alignment and continuous improvement in equipment and facility performance.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability Execution

• Lead execution of preventive predictive and corrective maintenance work orders and responses across all production equipment and plant systems
• Drive downtime reduction and OEE improvement through disciplined troubleshooting and root cause problem solving
• Own maintenance response time to breakdowns ensuring rapid triage escalation and resolution to minimize production impact
• Establish clear expectations and accountability for response time repair quality and follow-up actions
• Support installation commissioning and optimization of new equipment as requested.

Facilities & Utilities Management

• Oversee maintenance response to issues with plant infrastructure including buildings grounds utilities and critical systems (HVAC compressed air water fire protection etc.)
• Ensure reliability of utility systems and facility services required for uninterrupted operations
• Manage contracted services (janitorial waste removal grounds etc.) and vendor performance as assigned.

Daily Operations & Tier Escalation Leadership

• Serve as the maintenance representative in Tier 2 and Tier 3 meetings providing clear status on downtime constraints and recovery plans
• Own escalation of maintenance-related issues ensuring timely communication prioritization and cross-functional alignment
• Drive closure of escalated issues with defined actions owners and timelines

People Leadership & Development

• Directly lead maintenance supervisors and facility technicians setting clear expectations for safety quality responsiveness and performance
• Build a high-accountability culture focused on urgency ownership and teamwork
• Coach and develop frontline leaders and skilled trades to strengthen bench depth and technical capability
• Support staffing scheduling training and performance management processes

Safety Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA EPA and company policies related to maintenance and facility operations
• Maintain and support programs including fire protection systems environmental reporting and permit compliance
• Lead safe work practices including LOTO confined space and contractor safety
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational and infrastructure risks

Planning Budget & Control

• Drive cost control through effective resource utilization contractor management and inventory oversight
• Partner on shutdown planning and major maintenance events to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime
• Ensure accurate maintenance data asset history and reporting for decision-making
• Trained on all applicable SOPs LOPs policies and procedures.

Skills/Requirements

• Associates degree in related field.
• 8 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing operation.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to control costs and plan budgets.
• Ability to motivate energize influence and develop subordinates.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means youll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $87500 - $133600. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work addition this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing access to career growth and development opportunities a diverse and inclusive workplace and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30000 bold leaders across the globe were driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohlers policy to recruit hire and promote qualified applicants without regard to race creed religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If as an individual with a disability you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Required Experience:

Manager