Night Shift Maintenance Supervisor - Plant Reliability

U.S. Pipe; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pipe in Lynchburg, VA, is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead an hourly maintenance crew in a fast-paced manufacturing plant. You will promote safety, drive reliability, and develop employees’ technical skills while ensuring efficient equipment operation.

The role emphasizes supervising repairs, coordinating with production, and maintaining a strong safety culture within a heavy industrial environment. Foundry experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing; 2 years in foundry preferred.
• Ability to recognize defective equipment and report defects to supervision.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
• Adhere to safety rules and procedures in a heavy industrial setting.
• Exhibit critical thinking attributes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintenance Specialist or Journeyman card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned hourly crew in effective repairs to equipment, safely and orderly.
• Communicate with maintenance and production supervisors to promote smooth operations.
• Minimize downtime by coordinating repairs with production delays.
• Determine parts and supplies needed and requisition materials.
• Initiate limited projects for semi-annual shutdown repairs and procure materials.
• Follow up on maintenance inspections, repairs, and machinery modifications.
• Generate work orders across shifts to maximize productivity, reliability, and safety.
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
• Promote and maintain good housekeeping in all areas.
• Control material and tool usage with the assigned crew.
• Manage administrative tasks: safety reports, prework checks, LOTO, shift reports, and timecards.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Safety compliance

Verbal communication

Written communication

Foundry experience

Maintenance troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

U.S. Pipe in Lynchburg, VA, is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor to lead an hourly maintenance crew in a fast-paced manufacturing plant. You will promote safety, drive reliability, and develop employees’ technical skills while ensuring efficient equipment operation.

The role emphasizes supervising repairs, coordinating with production, and maintaining a strong safety culture within a heavy industrial environment. Foundry experience is preferred.