Maintenance Superintendent - 1st Shift (Industrial Plant)

U.S. Pipe Career Center; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pipe is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent, 1st Shift, to oversee daily maintenance functions including supervising maintenance supervisors. You will ensure plant machinery and molds are safe and in good condition, and collaborate with the Maintenance Manager on daily operations and upcoming projects.

Responsibilities include directing maintenance teams, managing bids and purchases, and ensuring compliance with safety rules during shutdowns and routine work.

Qualifications

• Three to five years heavy industrial manufacturing experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills required.
• Able to effectively supervise and motivate.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance supervisors and hourly employees in repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager maintaining the capital forecast for the department.
• Assist supervisors in evaluating efficiency of procedures, workforce utilization and cost controls.
• Review/assist with job bids, contract labor and non-standard purchases.
• Ensure materials and safety equipment are available for daily operations.
• Generate written/verbal reports as designated by the Maintenance Manager.
• Coordinate Construction, Machine Shop, and annual shutdown activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervision

Planning

Education

High school graduate or equivalent with trade/technical schooling preferred

Job description

U.S. Pipe is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent, 1st Shift, to oversee daily maintenance functions including supervising maintenance supervisors. You will ensure plant machinery and molds are safe and in good condition, and collaborate with the Maintenance Manager on daily operations and upcoming projects.

Responsibilities include directing maintenance teams, managing bids and purchases, and ensuring compliance with safety rules during shutdowns and routine work.