Plant Maintenance Supervisor - Reliability & Safety

CHS, Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Inc. in Great Falls, MT, is seeking a Maintenance Operations Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance and preventive programs, lead maintenance personnel, and ensure safe, reliable plant performance.

The role requires strong leadership, mechanical aptitude, and willingness to support overtime and weekend work as needed. The candidate will supervise technicians, coordinate work orders, manage budgets and spares, and drive continuous improvements across maintenance operations to maximize uptime

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in Operations and/or Business Operations.
• Technical degree or equivalent maintenance experience.
• Maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience with Union positions.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs.
• Pre-employment screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance technicians and contractors with coaching, training, and feedback.
• Assign, prioritize and oversee daily maintenance work orders to support safe operations.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Monitor equipment, schedule inspections, and address potential failures before they impact production.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, OSHA regulations and environmental requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, safety, and compliance records.
• Plan labor requirements, coordinate shutdowns, and schedule repairs with minimal impact.
• Manage work order systems, maintenance backlogs and KPIs.
• Control maintenance budgets, spare parts inventory, and vendor/contractor services.
• Approve maintenance purchases and ensure cost-effective resource use.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability and efficiency.
• Partner with operations teams to improve productivity, safety and performance.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Supervision

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Mechanical knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Union experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CHS Inc. in Great Falls, MT, is seeking a Maintenance Operations Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance and preventive programs, lead maintenance personnel, and ensure safe, reliable plant performance.

The role requires strong leadership, mechanical aptitude, and willingness to support overtime and weekend work as needed. The candidate will supervise technicians, coordinate work orders, manage budgets and spares, and drive continuous improvements across maintenance operations to maximize uptime