Preventative Maintenance Supervisor

Norsk Hydro; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Norsk Hydro in Yankton, SD is seeking a Preventive Maintenance (PM) Supervisor to lead and execute the plant's reliability-centered maintenance strategy. You will manage PM technicians responsible for extrusion presses, cast house equipment, and paint line operations, ensuring safety and on-time completion.

You will leverage CMMS data and performance metrics to reduce downtime, improve MTBF, and support production goals while coordinating with maintenance and operations teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience in heavy manufacturing.
• 2+ years supervision or leadership experience.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage PM program for extrusion presses and related equipment.
• Oversee daily, weekly, monthly PM activities and safety standards.
• Coordinate maintenance with production and operations teams.
• Use CMMS to create, assign, and close work orders.
• Analyze PM data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Mentor PM technicians and drive workforce development.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

PLC control systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Team coaching

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Fiix

Job description

Location: Yankton, SD, US, 57078 Career area: Maintenance Department: Maintenance - YTX Job Type: Permanent Apply by: Position will remain open until filled

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

What you will be doing

Job Summary: The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Supervisor is responsible for leading and executing the plant's reliability-centered preventive maintenance strategy to maximize equipment uptime, asset reliability, and operational efficiency. This role oversees a team of PM technicians responsible for maintaining Hydro aluminum extrusion presses, cast house equipment, age ovens, and paint line operations. The PM Supervisor ensures preventive maintenance activities are completed safely, effectively, and on schedule while driving continuous improvement initiatives that reduce unplanned downtime, improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and support production goals. Acting as a key liaison between maintenance and operations, this position leverages CMMS data, equipment performance metrics, and preventive maintenance best practices to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

• Lead and manage the preventive maintenance program for Hydro extrusion presses (Presses 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85) to ensure critical systems are inspected, serviced, and maintained.
• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance activities on hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, accumulators, billet loaders, stretchers, and runout tables.
• Monitor equipment tolerances, alignment, lubrication schedules, and operating conditions to prevent failures and maintain product quality.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities across cast house operations, including furnaces, casting pits, cooling systems, and saws.
• Ensure proper maintenance of age ovens, heating systems, temperature controls, circulation equipment, and safety interlocks.
• Manage preventive maintenance schedules and inspections for paint line equipment, including pretreatment systems, application booths, cure ovens, and conveyors.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of PM technicians while assigning daily priorities and supporting workforce development.
• Conduct daily planning meetings and coordinate maintenance priorities with production and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and maintenance SOPs.
• Utilize CMMS systems to create, assign, track, and close preventive maintenance work orders.
• Analyze maintenance records, PM compliance metrics, and equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Track reliability metrics including MTBF and PM completion rates to improve asset performance and reduce downtime.
• Partner with storeroom and procurement teams to maintain critical spare parts inventory and support maintenance readiness.
• Support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) efforts and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• High school diploma.
• At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in heavy manufacturing, metals, aluminum extrusion, or related environments.
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience working with preventative maintenance programs.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatics, mechanical power transmission systems, and industrial electrical troubleshooting.

Experience with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automated production systems.

Knowledge of reliability metrics, preventive maintenance optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience using CMMS platforms such as SAP, Maximo, Fiix, or similar systems.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differencesare acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Ourglobal diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusiveworkplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential.With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build acareer that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with apresence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you havethe chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.