Plant Maintenance Supervisor

*All Jobs; Austin, Buda (TX, TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centex Materials seeks a Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance, repair, and preventive programs for ready-mix plants and related equipment. You will lead maintenance staff, manage budgets, and partner with operations to minimize downtime and optimize performance.

Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, implementing preventive/predictive programs, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring OSHA compliance while driving cost efficiency and reliability across production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, vocational, or trade school education preferred.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Previous supervisory or maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience in ready-mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt, cement, or similar industrial operations preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems, maintenance planning, budgeting, and contractor management.
• Background in welding, fabrication, industrial controls, hydraulic systems, or electrical troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant management and operations teams to reduce downtime and support production needs.
• Supervise daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for ready-mix plants and associated equipment.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Coordinate maintenance of batch plants, conveyors, silos, mixers, dust collection systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and other production systems.
• Lead, schedule, train, and evaluate maintenance employees while promoting safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Manage maintenance work orders, equipment records, inspections, and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, spare parts inventory, and repair services.
• Monitor maintenance costs, budgets, and performance metrics to support operational efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Verbal & written communication

OSHA safety knowledge

Equipment reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/Trade education preferred

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance planning software

Job description

The Ready-Mix Plant Maintenance Supervisor oversees maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance activities for ready-mix concrete production facilities and related equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring plant equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently while supporting production goals, customer service, and operational performance. The supervisor leads maintenance personnel, manages maintenance programs and budgets, and partners with operations teams to minimize downtime and control costs.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with plant management and operations teams to reduce downtime and support production needs.
• Supervise daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for ready-mix plants and associated equipment.
• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Coordinate maintenance of batch plants, conveyors, silos, mixers, dust collection systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and other production systems.
• Lead, schedule, train, and evaluate maintenance employees while promoting safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Manage maintenance work orders, equipment records, inspections, and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, spare parts inventory, and repair services.
• Monitor maintenance costs, budgets, and performance metrics to support operational efficiency.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, vocational, or trade school education preferred.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Previous supervisory or maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience in ready-mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt, cement, or similar industrial operations preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems, maintenance planning, budgeting, and contractor management.
• Background in welding, fabrication, industrial controls, hydraulic systems, or electrical troubleshooting is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability practices.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop maintenance personnel.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively to equipment emergencies.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with operations leadership.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, move, and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and climbing.
• Ability to reach overhead and work in elevated areas when necessary.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Capability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment. Regular work in ready-mix concrete plants and outdoor industrial environments.
• Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, moving mechanical equipment, and varying weather conditions.
• Occasional work in high-stress situations involving equipment failures and production demands.
• Availability for after-hours calls, emergency repairs, and on-call support as needed.

Benefits Offered on Your First Day

• Medical
• Health Advocate Service
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

Centex Materials p rovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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