Maintenance Supervisor

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Job Posting:

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee a team of maintenance technicians responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of machinery, equipment, and systems. Working within a manufacturing environment, you will ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and maintain safety and compliance standards. Under the guidance of the Plant Manager, your role will require hands-on leadership, strong technical expertise, and a commitment to structured problem solving and continuous improvement. You will also lead efforts to establish and sustain a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system and leverage Lean tools to drive long-term stability in plant performance.

You Will:

Technical & Operational Leadership

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians to ensure efficient and effective maintenance operations.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, including high-voltage and control-voltage circuits.
• Manage the maintenance of hydraulic systems, ensuring pumps, valves, and actuators function correctly.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production.
• Coordinate with production and engineering to resolve equipment-related issues promptly and efficiently.
• Participate in planning and executing capital projects and equipment upgrades.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance (PM) programs to enhance equipment reliability and reduce emergency repairs.
• Establish and support condition-based monitoring routines and predictive maintenance methods.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping of maintenance work orders, spare parts inventory, PMs, and asset history.

Lean and CI Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Daily Management System, including visual boards, tier meetings, and escalation protocols.
• Champion Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), including implementation of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) and Focused Improvement (FI) activities in partnership with production.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving workshops using tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, A3 thinking, and PDCA.
• Use OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) data and loss analysis (Availability, Performance, Quality) to target chronic equipment issues and drive uptime improvements.
• Conduct downtime analysis and lead root cause countermeasure implementation for top equipment losses.
• Coach technicians to think critically and use data when troubleshooting and resolving recurring breakdowns.
• Drive 5S and Visual Management throughout the Maintenance Department, ensuring a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Maintain and promote a CI visual board that tracks improvement activities, loss elimination efforts, and KPIs tied to equipment health.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA and company safety policies, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and arc flash protocols.
• Promote a culture of proactive safety ownership among all maintenance technicians.

You Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in hydraulic, mechanical, electrical systems and automation systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents: electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, P&IDs, and manuals.
• Strong leadership skills and proven ability to coach and develop technical teams.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM principles, and structured problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of OEE metrics, OEE loss categorization, and how to translate those insights into action.
• Solid understanding of industrial safety standards and practices.

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This range reflects base salary only and does not include potential bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.