Maintenance Supervisor

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Blue Mountain (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% company match

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Fitness & gym reimbursement

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of specialty sorbent products is seeking a hands-on maintenance leader for their mine site in Blue Mountain, MS. This role involves guiding technicians, troubleshooting equipment, and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure safety and operational efficiency. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance leadership, a strong mechanical and electrical background, and the ability to work in an industrial environment. The company offers a strong focus on work-life balance and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in industrial maintenance leadership or reliability.
• Comfortable working at heights, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing full shift.
• Strong values of honesty, integrity, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach maintenance technicians in daily operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and direct repairs.
• Coordinate preventive & predictive maintenance activities.
• Ensure safety and quality standards across maintenance work.
• Support installation of equipment improvements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance leadership

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Reading schematics and blueprints

CMMS/ERP systems experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Oil-Dri Corporation of America, a Top 100 Chicago Tribune Workplace and leading manufacturer of specialty sorbent products used across pet care, agriculture, and industrial markets. We are a family-controlled company built on safety, integrity, and long-term stability.

This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance leader who enjoys working alongside technicians, improving equipment reliability, and keeping operations running safely and efficiently.

Work Location & Conditions

• Daily onsite role at an active mine site in Blue Mountain, MS
• Work conditions may include uneven terrain, ladders, stairs, and exposure to heat, rain, mud, dust, and noise
• PPE required; physically active role in an industrial environment

Role Overview

• Lead and guide maintenance technicians (up to 50% hands-on coaching)
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and direct repairs to meet MTTR/MTBF goals
• Partner with production leaders to maintain machine efficiency
• Coordinate preventive & predictive maintenance activities
• Work with planner/scheduler to ensure parts availability and inventory accuracy
• Maintain safety, quality, and Oil-Dri standards across all maintenance work
• Support installation of equipment improvements and modifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years experience in industrial maintenance leadership or reliability
• Strong mechanical and electrical background (high & low voltage)
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and SOPs
• Experience with CMMS/ERP systems preferred
• Comfortable working at heights, lifting up to 50 lbs, and standing full shift
• Strong values of honesty, integrity, and accountability

Why Apply

• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid holidays
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Career growth with exposure to senior leadership
• Annual merit increase opportunity
• Fitness & gym reimbursement

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.