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Supervisor- Facilities and Maintenance
47864
5/22/25
Southco, Inc.

About the role

To support the Manufacturing Services Manager in; 

  • Leading and Developing the Maintenace Team. 
  • Preventative Maintenance of Manufacturing Equipment. 
  • Fault diagnosis and repair of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems. 
  • Fault diagnosis and modification of PLC (Programmable Logic Control) programs 
  • General facility maintenance including electrical installations, pneumatics and plumbing 
  • Project work, support lean/Continuous Improvement activities 

Compensation: $90,000-$110,000

Annual Broad-Based Bonus: 15%

What you will be doing

  • Lead and develop the Maintenance Team members, develop team members, Assign and manage priorities. 
  • Preventative Maintenance: Create maintenance plans for new and existing equipment, follow preventative maintenance plans for equipment including Machining Centers, Special Purpose Machines, Automated Assembly, Heat treatment Lines, Presses and Cold Forming Machines. 
  • Fault Diagnosis and repair: Power Presses / Cold Forming Machines - electrical, mechanical, lubrication, pneumatic fault diagnosis and repair. Special Purpose Machines/Automation - mechanical, lubrication, pneumatic, PLC fault diagnosis and repair. Heat Treatment Plant, Machining Centers (Support Equipment Suppliers) 
  • General Facility Maintenance; General electrical installations, new equipment installations, Moving equipment into new locations, General maintenance of factory fittings, Pneumatic installations and repair, Plumbing (Not Gas) installation and repair. 
  • Project Work / Continuous Improvement: Take part and support using technical skill facility projects and continuous improvement activities 
  • General; Abide by Health and Safety Legislation and Southco HSE Policies, carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Manufacturing Services Manager 

How you will be making an impact

The role will provide impact via leading and developing the maintenance team, ensuring preventative maintenance of manufacturing equipment, diagnosing and repairing faults, and managing priorities. It also involves general facility maintenance, project work, and supporting lean/continuous improvement activities. 

About you

  • Apprenticeship / Documented Training Program in Maintenance 
  • 17th Addition C&G Electrical Installations 
  • 4 years experience in a similar role preferred.       
  • Full Driving License 
  • Experience Omron and Mitsubishi PLC preferred  

How will we reward you

  • Competitive base pay  
  • Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays 
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.  
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a part of HSA for high deductible health plans 
  • Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including; short term, Long Term, and Life 
  • Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees 
Information at a Glance

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.

Benefits we offer our employees:
·    Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
·    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
·    Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
·    Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
·    Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
·    Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.