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Maintenance Supervisor

Gates Industrial · Siloam Springs, AR

Level
Supervisor
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
8 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor reliability role at Gates Industrial (industrial) in Siloam Springs, AR.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 47 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $64k–$90k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 60%
  • Welding 52%
  • PLC 35%
  • EHS / safety 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Gates Industrial

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Gates Industrial in Siloam Springs

3 other open roles at this site.

Maintenance Supervisor at Gates Industrial in other locations

Gates Industrial lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.

Full description from Gates IndustrialAs posted on their careers site.Show

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What to expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Siloam Springs, AR plant, you will be an Maintenance Supervisor.

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment, facilities, and utilities. This role provides direct leadership to maintenance technicians, prioritizes and coordinates work orders, and supports preventive and predictive maintenance programs. The Maintenance Supervisor also drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing equipment downtime, improving reliability, and maximizing overall equipment performance while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

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(to name a few)

  • •Lead, supervise, coach, and develop maintenance technicians and support personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • •Plan, prioritize, schedule, and assign daily maintenance activities to ensure timely completion of work orders and alignment with production requirements.
  • •Manage employee performance, including training and development, scheduling, attendance, performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective or disciplinary actions as appropriate.
  • •Lead troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
  • •Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability, maximize uptime, and reduce unplanned downtime.
  • •Monitor and drive maintenance performance metrics, including equipment downtime, preventive maintenance compliance, work order completion, equipment reliability, and other key performance indicators.
  • •Ensure maintenance activities are performed in compliance with company safety, environmental, quality, and operational policies and procedures.
  • •Lead maintenance safety meetings, audits, inspections, and corrective actions to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
  • •Partner with production and operations teams to coordinate maintenance activities, resolve equipment issues, and minimize disruptions to manufacturing operations.
  • •Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, CMMS records, work orders, equipment histories, and departmental records.
  • •Support the development and management of maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and critical equipment replacement strategies.
  • •Support capital projects, equipment installations, commissioning, upgrades, and facility improvement initiatives.
  • •Lead and participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to address equipment failures, recurring issues, and reliability concerns.
  • •Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, operational efficiency, cost reduction, maintenance effectiveness, and overall equipment performance.
  • •Coordinate external maintenance resources, including vendor selection, contractor management, and service provider performance.

About you

  • •Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
  • •Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • •Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • •Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing systems.
  • •Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), including work order management and maintenance scheduling.
  • •Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and engineering drawings.
  • •Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities, with the ability to drive accountability and performance.
  • •Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • •Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple maintenance activities and competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • •Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across maintenance, production, engineering, and other functional teams.
  • •Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, equipment reliability, productivity, and continuous improvement.
  • •Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Shift

Shifts Available

  • •6:00pm to 6:00am- Nights

Our Supervisors Run a rolling Schedule of

  • •Two on, Two off, Three on, Two off, Two on, Three off.

Benefits

  • •Full-Time
  • •Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
  • •Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
  • •Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days
  • •11 paid holidays
  • •401(k): company matching up to 6%
  • •Tuition Reimbursement
  • •Employee Discounts

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-w

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