Silent-Aire is a global leader in hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions with over 30 years in the industry. Silent-Aire was acquired by Johnson Controls in 2021 and has operations across North America and Europe. We focus on customer HVAC units (CRACs, CRAHUs, AHUs), modular data centers / power room modules and mission critical services for data centers. Location: Silent-Aire USA Manufacturing Facility, Gilbert, AZ Position Overview The Maintenance Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of equipment and facilities that support Silent-Aire's mission to deliver world-class data center air handling solutions. This leader drives preventive and predictive maintenance programs, empowers technicians through lean/kaizen practices, and aligns daily operations with breakthrough objectives in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and OEE. Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical system issues to support uninterrupted production. Champion lean/kaizen initiatives to eliminate waste, improve processes, and enhance equipment reliability. Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to align maintenance priorities with plant objectives.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies. Manage spare parts inventory and vendor relationships to ensure timely support for critical equipment. Track and report maintenance KPIs (downtime, MTTR, MTBF, OEE impact) and lead root cause analysis for recurring issues. Support capital projects, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred. 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems. Experience with CMMS systems to manage activities of maintenance team including work orders, TPM, asset tracking & inventory Experience in lean manufacturing tools (5S, kaizen, VSM, TPM). Proven ability to lead teams, set priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Experience with the following equipment would be preferred:
Core Competencies
Safety Leadership: Models and enforces a safety-first mindset. Continuous Improvement: Applies lean/kaizen principles to drive operational excellence. Technical Expertise: Skilled in troubleshooting and maintaining complex systems. Collaboration: Builds strong cross-functional partnerships to achieve plant goals. Results Orientation: Focused on improving OEE, reducing downtime, and supporting delivery commitments.
Work Environment
Manufacturing plant setting with exposure to machinery, tools, and varying temperatures. Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e., safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and others) must be always worn where required. Flexible schedule to support production demands, including occasional weekends or evenings. Current maintenance team operating on 3-shift operation (M-Su).
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Johnson Controls, Inc.
Nov 24, 2025