Maintenance Supervisor

Midwest Dry Cast; Luverne (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Stable, growing manufacturer

Job summary

Midwest Drycast is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our second shift to lead maintenance programs in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will supervise technicians, optimize PLC-controlled equipment, and drive preventive maintenance and reliability initiatives to maximize uptime.

The role focuses on automation controls, continuous improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in industrial maintenance and automated production equipment.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with industrial automation and CMMS systems.
• Background in heavy industry or precast/construction environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage second-shift maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and optimize PLC-controlled machinery and automated production systems.
• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and automation-related failures.
• Support continuous improvement projects to boost efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain and improve maintenance documentation and asset records.
• Assist with equipment upgrades and automation integration projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve operational performance.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC programming

HMI systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

VFDs

Motor controls

Automation controls

Job description

Midwest Drycast is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Supervisor for our second-shift operations. This technical leadership position is focused on overseeing maintenance systems, equipment reliability programs, automation controls, and continuous improvement initiatives that support a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in industrial maintenance, automated production equipment, PLC-based control systems, and preventive maintenance program management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage second-shift maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives
• Troubleshoot and optimize PLC-controlled machinery, automated production systems, and industrial controls
• Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment uptime
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation-related failures
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, reliability, and process performance
• Maintain and improve maintenance documentation, and asset records
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and automation integration projects
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and maintenance best practices
• Partner with production teams to resolve equipment issues and improve operational performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial automation, PLC programming, HMI systems, VFDs, and motor controls
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and mechanical systems
• Background in manufacturing, precast concrete, aggregates, or heavy industrial operations preferred
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies
• Familiarity with industrial networking, sensors, instrumentation, and automated process controls
• Experience utilizing CMMS systems and maintenance KPIs
• Ability to analyze equipment performance data and implement corrective actions
• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, or equivalent experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stable, growing manufacturing organization
• Opportunities to lead technology and automation improvements

Build the Future with Midwest Drycast

If you are passionate about industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, and automation systems, we invite you to join our team.