General Supervisor-Maintenance & Reliability at Ajulia Executive Search – Ridgecrest, California
About This Position
- Location: Ridgecrest, California
- Type: Direct Hire
- Job #25681
Are you ready for a leadership role in the chemical manufacturing industry? This opportunity as a General Supervisor offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this General Supervisor role could be the right fit for you.
Job Summary:
Oversee daily production operations in advanced composite and polymer fabrication, ensuring adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and production schedules. Leads and mentor production teams, coordinates workflow, manages equipment and materials, and drives continuous improvement to maximize efficiency and output. Collaborates with engineering and operations to support specialized manufacturing processes and high-demand programs.
As a General Supervisor, You Will:
- Oversees maintenance planning and execution across multiple craft disciplines to ensure reliable, compliant operations aligned with corporate objectives.
- Leads maintenance planners, supervisors, and shop personnel while driving accountability, performance, and teamwork.
- Manages maintenance budgets, forecasting, and ERP system support to ensure effective resource utilization.
- Enforces safe work practices, process safety standards, and regulatory compliance across all maintenance activities.
- Applies maintenance management and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) best practices to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
- Coordinates cross-functional teams to execute planned work efficiently and drive continuous improvement.
Skills/Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in maintenance planning or supervisory roles within chemical, mineral processing, or similar industrial plant environments.
- Lead and manage maintenance planning, fleet and heavy-equipment operations, machine shop, fabrication, crane services, and utility crafts to ensure reliable, compliant operations.
- Align departmental activities with organizational goals, staffing plans, and budget targets while delivering consistent service levels.
- Provide direct coaching, performance feedback, and development for supervisors, planners, and maintenance personnel.
- Enforce strict safety, training, and operational standards, including IIAR and PSM compliance.
- Monitor, analyze, and report KPIs to measure maintenance efficiency, reliability, and cost performance.
- Oversee all maintenance planning functions, including work requests, work orders, scheduling, PM creation, asset movements, and repair tracking within CMMS.
- Serve as subject matter expert and trainer during ERP migration to Infor M3, supporting system adoption and troubleshooting.
- Lead Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), equipment criticality analysis, PM
- Education:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Salary: $100K-$130K annually
Ask for: Hersha Dwyer
Job Id: 25681
Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.
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- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Maintenance (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- Experience leading maintenance planning across fleet, heavy equipment, fabrication, crane services, and utility crafts
- Knowledge of IIAR and PSM safety/compliance and ability to enforce safety standards
- CMMS/ERP experience including maintenance planning, PMs, and Infor M3 ERP migration (CMRP preferred)