Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

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

Job summary

U.S. Pipe is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to join our Lynchburg, VA team. You will lead a maintenance crew, uphold safety practices, and drive reliability in a fast-paced industrial setting.

This role requires hands-on leadership, effective communication with production, and a focus on preventing downtime through proactive maintenance. You will coordinate repairs, manage parts, and ensure a clean, safe work environment while meeting production goals and maintaining high-quality

Qualifications

• 4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years in a foundry environment preferred.
• Must recognize defective equipment and report defects to supervision.
• Must work in hot and cold environments.
• Must follow safe work procedures and safety rules in a heavy industrial setting.
• Exhibit critical thinking attributes.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Maintenance Specialist or Journeyman card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned hourly crew in making effective repairs to equipment, in or out of operation, in a safe and orderly manner.
• Communicate with maintenance and production supervisors in a professional manner to promote a smooth-running operation.
• Help minimize downtime by coordinating repairs to operational equipment with production delays.
• Determine repair parts and supplies needed to make the necessary repairs and requisitions needed materials.
• Initiate projects on a limited basis, for repairs to be done during semi-annual shutdowns and procure material for the same.
• Follow up on the results of maintenance inspections and repairs, modifications to machinery and machine operator contracts.
• Generate work orders from shift to shift to promote maximum productivity, reliability, and safe operations of equipment through effective repairs.
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
• Promote and maintain good housekeeping in all assigned areas.
• Control material and tool usage with assigned crew.
• Manage Administrative tasks such as: Safety/First Aid/Near Miss reports, THINK forms for prework safety checks, Lock Out Tag Out, Shift Reports, hourly production timecards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maintenance Specialist or Journeyman card preferred

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration:Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth:Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits:We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

About the Role:

U.S. Pipe is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to join our Lynchburg, VA team. You will be responsible for leading a team of maintenance personnel during scheduled shift. Supervisors are expected to lead by example, promoting our safety culture, upholding plant rules, developing employees technical aptitude, and proactively growing a highly functioning maintenance crew.

Maintenance Supervisorsensure equipment reliability in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. While monitoring all maintenance performed during the shift, keeping the plant operating safely and efficiently while making the necessary repairs to equipment.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Supervise assigned hourly crew in making effective repairs to equipment, in or out of operation, in a safe and orderly manner.
• Communicate with maintenance and production supervisors in a professional manner to promote a smooth-running operation.
• Help minimize downtime by coordinating repairs to operational equipment with production delays.
• Determine repair parts and supplies needed to make the necessary repairs and requisitions needed materials.
• Initiate projects on a limited basis, for repairs to be done during semi-annual shutdowns and procure material for the same.
• Follow up on the results of maintenance inspections and repairs, modifications to machinery and machine operator contracts.
• Generate work orders from shift to shift to promote maximum productivity, reliability, and safe operations of equipment through effective repairs.
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
• Promote and maintain good housekeeping in all assigned areas.
• Control material and tool usage with assigned crew.
• Manage Administrative tasks such as: Safety/First Aid/Near Miss reports, THINK forms for prework safety checks, Lock Out Tag Out, Shift Reports, hourly production timecards.
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing environment. 2 years in foundry environment preferred.
• Must be able to recognize defective equipment and appropriately report defects to supervision.
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments.
• Must be able to practice safe work procedures and comply with applicable safety rules and regulations in a heavy industrial environment.
• Exhibit critical thinking attributes.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Maintenance Specialist or Journeyman card preferred.