Plant Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

Specialty Granules LLC; California; On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Granules LLC seeks an Operations and Maintenance Supervisor to oversee plant operations, repairs, and preventative maintenance. You will supervise production operators and maintenance staff, align schedules with the site manager, and drive safety, quality, and productivity across the workforce.

You will coordinate with sales to balance priorities, optimize resources, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities while maintaining machine reliability.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED with at least 5+ years practical experience as a mechanic or electronic technician in a high-volume manufacturing operation, preferably continuous process.
• Technical school training/diploma/certification preferred.
• Proficient in root cause analysis to troubleshoot problems and in electrical distribution systems and instrumentation.
• Experience with PLC programming, debugging and troubleshooting.
• Ability to maintain electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; intermediate with VFDs and AC/DC drives.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, machine design, bearings and lubrication.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and shop drawings; familiar with standard manufacturing concepts and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly production staff to ensure orders are met.
• Supervise maintenance technicians and contractor work.
• Plan and manage maintenance and outages for daily work.
• Provide on-the-spot equipment-related expertise and guidance.
• Improve communication between maintenance, operations, and sales.
• Maximize machine line efficiency and production volumes through planned maintenance.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with policies and training.
• Assist with hiring and training of staff; provide on-the-job coaching.
• Maintain onsite inventory and manage procurement requests.
• Contribute to capital projects and supplier evaluations for cost efficiency.

Skills

Safety Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Positive Approach

Culture of Trust

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Adaptability

Resolving Conflict

Guiding Team Success

Driving for Results

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical school training

Tools

PLC programming

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Job description

Specialty Granules LLC seeks an Operations and Maintenance Supervisor to oversee plant operations, repairs, and preventative maintenance. You will supervise production operators and maintenance staff, align schedules with the site manager, and drive safety, quality, and productivity across the workforce.

You will coordinate with sales to balance priorities, optimize resources, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities while maintaining machine reliability.