MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Highland Pellets, LLC.; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Pellets, LLC. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of technicians in a heavy industrial setting. You will drive preventive and predictive maintenance, ensure timely execution of the maintenance schedule, and coordinate with planners to minimize production downtime.

You will also mentor staff, uphold stringent safety standards, and work across departments to improve equipment reliability and process efficiency in a pellet mill environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in mechanical field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of industrial maintenance and/or millwright experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience leading teams in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of maintenance technicians to ensure uptime and productivity.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship for skill development and career growth.
• Execute the maintenance schedule and address misses promptly.
• Oversee PM, PdM, vibration analysis, lubrication, and RCFA activities.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety culture

Root cause analysis

PM/PdM knowledge

Vibration analysis

Lubrication best practices

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience in mechanical field

Tools

eMaint CMMS

Job description

Description

• Lead and motivate a team of maintenance technicians to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members to foster skill development and career growth.
• Responsible for executing the published maintenance schedule and identifying appropriate actions for scheduled maintenance misses.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and address any issues or concerns in a timely manner.
• Oversee and coordinate all mechanical and lubrication preventive maintenance (PM) activities to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with the maintenance planner to schedule maintenance tasks effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
• Participate in creating and recommending improvements for equipment maintenance plans to optimize equipment performance and longevity.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for mechanical maintenance activities including equipment rebuilds, precision alignment, bearing replacements, conveyor maintenance, gearbox repairs, hydraulic troubleshooting, and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all maintenance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards governing maintenance operations.
• Act as a point of contact for resolving technical issues and troubleshooting mechanical equipment failures, including rotating equipment, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, fans, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and material handling equipment.
• Implement corrective actions to address root causes of mechanical equipment failures, improve equipment reliability, and prevent recurrence through effective root cause failure analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Foster open communication and collaboration with other departments to prioritize maintenance activities and support production goals.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors as needed for specialized maintenance tasks or equipment repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment histories, and accurate min/max inventory levels alongside relevant team members.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in mechanical field, industrial maintenance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of industrial maintenance and/or millwright experience in a manufacturing, wood products, pellet mill, sawmill, pulp and paper, mining, steel, power generation, or similar heavy industrial environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and develop a diverse team.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles, millwright practices, rotating equipment, conveyors, material handling systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, fans, blowers, pellet mill equipment, and industrial machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Experience with preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), vibration analysis, precision alignment, lubrication best practices, and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) preferred.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (eMaint) preferred.
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and protocols, with a commitment to promoting a culture of safety.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Previous experience in a pellet mill, biomass facility, wood products operation, sawmill, pulp and paper mill, or other heavy industrial manufacturing environment preferred.

Highland Pellets is an Equal Opportunity Employer