Maintenance Supervisor: Lead, Improve & Ensure Uptime

Aliaxis; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Pineville Extrusion plant to lead the maintenance team, oversee preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement. This hands-on leadership role supports safety, collaboration, and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, an electrician license and millwright certification, and experience with MES (Hydra) and PLCs.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree (or equivalent experience).
• Valid Electrician License and Millwright Certification (or equivalent).
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or ISO 9001 training is an asset.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (PVC or plastics preferred).
• Proficiency with Central Maintenance Management Systems and MES (Hydra).
• Strong knowledge of industrial electricity, PLCs, motors, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and process instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all machinery and systems are maintained in line with manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
• Plan, schedule, and assign preventive maintenance tasks using MES (Hydra) software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues; elevate complex problems when needed.
• Support equipment start-up and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all equipment and maintenance activities.
• Monitor and improve equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
• Supervise, coach, and support a team of Maintenance Mechanics.
• Lead onboarding and training for new team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, safety, and collaboration.
• Contribute to employee development, succession planning, and retention strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Education

College diploma or university degree

Tools

Hydra MES

MS Office

Job description

IPEX is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Pineville Extrusion plant to lead the maintenance team, oversee preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement. This hands-on leadership role supports safety, collaboration, and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, an electrician license and millwright certification, and experience with MES (Hydra) and PLCs.