Maintenance Supervisor - Pineville Extrusion

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 one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Supervisor. This role is based in our Pineville Extrusion plant, and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our equipment and systems run safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll lead a skilled team of maintenance professionals, oversee preventive maintenance programs, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about safety, collaboration, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

Maintenance & Operations:

• 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.

Team Leadership:

• 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.

Safety & Compliance:

• Promote and uphold health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Issue Hot Work Permits and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Conduct and document incident investigations and participate in safety audits.
• Monitor PPE usage and conduct regular safety observations.
• Collaborate with the HSE team on contractor management and risk assessments.
• Maintain 5S standards and support cross-shift communication and cooperation.

What You Bring:

• College diploma or university degree (or equivalent experience).
• Valid Electrician License and Millwright Certification (or equivalent).
• Training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or ISO 9001 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.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and inventory control systems.
• Experience with Lean initiatives and ISO 9001 compliance is an asset.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]