MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Wells Concrete Products, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wells Concrete Products, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead preventive maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and facilities. You will oversee a team, assign tasks, and ensure safety compliance while driving reliability and productivity in day-to-day operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical knowledge, and a proactive approach to preventing downtime. A focus on safety and collaboration with Production is essential to meet operational goals.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid understanding of diesel engines, mechanics, electrical and general engineering.
• Experience planning maintenance operations and documenting activity.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and manuals.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and safety procedures in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation and scheduling for preventive maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Assigns personnel to tasks and ensures adherence to company rules and safety.
• Plan and schedule maintenance to maximize use of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Inspect and support maintenance of plant safety systems, including fire protection.
• Complete maintenance work orders, document repairs and parts used.
• Identify recurring issues and suggest reliability improvements.

Skills

Hands-on leader

Safety-focused

Team leadership

Proactive communicator

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Diagnostic software

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Maintenance Supervisor leads all maintenance activities to ensure equipment, vehicles, and facilities operate safely and efficiently. This role oversees preventive maintenance, repairs, and team coordination while maintaining compliance with safety standards and operational goals. The position requires both leadership and hands‑on involvement to support reliable day‑to‑day operations.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY.

Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you're part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you're in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company‑paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non‑union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for maintaining documentation and scheduling of all preventive maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Assigns employees to jobs, instructs them in the proper performance of work, and familiarizes them with company rules and regulations
• Plans and schedules the work of the maintenance department to make maximum utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials
• Well‑versed and certified in established Lock‑out / Tag‑out procedures.
• Well‑versed and certified in established Confined Space Procedures
• Arrange for proper maintenance of machines, equipment, and facilities under his responsibility
• Inventory of replacement parts
• Inspect and support maintenance of plant safety systems, including fire protection and alarm systems.
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and document repairs, parts used, and work performed.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to increase reliability, safety, and productivity.
• Maintain tools, parts, and the maintenance shop in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and applicable electrical and equipment safety requirements.
• Work closely with Production and other departments to prioritize maintenance activities and support operational goals.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on maintenance leader with strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and facility operations. They are highly organized, safety‑focused, and capable of balancing team leadership with day‑to‑day troubleshooting and repairs. They are self‑motivated, dependable, and team‑oriented, communicate effectively with Production, and take a proactive approach to preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Associate's degree or equivalent in training, education, or 5 years of experience as maintenance manager, or equivalent combination of experience, training, and education
• Solid understanding of diesel engines, as well as mechanics, electrical and engineering in general
• Working knowledge of facilities, machines and equipment
• Must have the ability to document, track, and report on activity
• Computer skills, as several diagnostic procedures and precision repairs may be carried out with computers.
• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial production equipment and machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot VFDs, PLC‑controlled equipment, motors, sensors, relays, switches, and electrical control systems.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures involving bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, belts, chains, sprockets, shafts, and drive systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, troubleshooting methods, and industrial maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and troubleshooting diagrams.
• Understanding of industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout.
• Experience maintaining equipment in precast concrete, heavy manufacturing, construction materials, aggregate, ready‑mix, steel fabrication, or similar industrial environments (preferred).

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job‑related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.