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Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Maintenance Supervisor

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAiken, SC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, Maintenance Management, or a related discipline; equivalent apprenticeship, military, or technical trade qualifications with relevant supervisory experience may be considered.
  • At least five years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • At least two years of supervisory or team leadership experience in industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction for the off-shift Maintenance team by establishing daily priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring safe, efficient execution of maintenance activities supporting manufacturing operations.
  • Lead the safe execution of reactive, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities across the production facility to maximize equipment availability and minimize production disruption.
  • Act as the primary maintenance decision-maker during off-shift operations, making timely operational decisions to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Coordinate maintenance priorities with Production, Quality, and Operations leadership to support production schedules and customer commitments.
  • Champion the Rolls-Royce Zero Harm culture through compliance with OSHA, LOTO, NFPA 70E, machine safeguarding, and company safety requirements.
  • Coordinate emergency breakdown response and assign maintenance resources to critical equipment failures based on operational priorities.
  • Provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related equipment failures.
  • Ensure work orders, labour reporting, and equipment history are accurately maintained within SAP PM or the company CMMS.
  • Monitor completion of preventive maintenance activities during the shift and escalate risks that may impact equipment reliability or production.
  • Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with approved procedures, engineering standards, and company processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment, industrial machinery, and plant infrastructure.
  • Experience using SAP PM or an equivalent Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, LOTO, machine safeguarding, and industrial safety practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead maintenance teams during off-shift operations and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.
  • Heavy-duty diesel engine, aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing experience.
  • Experience with preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance.
  • Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Experience coordinating contractors and emergency maintenance response.

About the Company

Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc designs, manufactures, and services complex power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, and industrial markets. Its offerings include aircraft engines, marine propulsion systems, and industrial gas turbines, paired with long-term maintenance, repair, and overhaul services under service agreements. The way its products work is by delivering integrated power and propulsion through high-performance engines and turbines, supported by ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency. The company differentiates itself through deep engineering expertise across defense and civil sectors, an emphasis on integrated power systems, and a strong focus on long-term service contracts that provide recurring revenue and sustained performance. Its goal is to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency for customers by advancing technology through research and development and delivering reliable, efficient power solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1904

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