MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR in Pine Bluff, Arkansas at HIGHLAND PELLETS LLC

The Maintenance Supervisor will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of maintenance activities within our facilities. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing a team of up to 30, with the support of a Maintenance Lead to facilitate daily tasks. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership abilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

· Lead and motivate a team of maintenance technicians to ensure optimal performance and productivity.

· Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members to foster skill development and career growth.

· Responsible for executing the published maintenance schedule and identifying appropriate actions for scheduled maintenance misses.

· Conduct regular performance evaluations and address any issues or concerns in a timely manner.

· Oversee and coordinate all mechanical and lubrication preventive maintenance (PM) activities to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.

· Collaborate with the maintenance planner to schedule maintenance tasks effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.

· Participate in creating and recommending improvements for equipment maintenance plans to optimize equipment performance and longevity.

· Provide technical leadership and guidance for mechanical maintenance activities including equipment rebuilds, precision alignment, bearing replacements, conveyor maintenance, gearbox repairs, hydraulic troubleshooting, and predictive maintenance initiatives.

· Enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all maintenance personnel.

· Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards governing maintenance operations.

· Act as a point of contact for resolving technical issues and troubleshooting mechanical equipment failures, including rotating equipment, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, fans, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and material handling equipment.

· Implement corrective actions to address root causes of mechanical equipment failures, improve equipment reliability, and prevent recurrence through effective root cause failure analysis.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.

· Foster open communication and collaboration with other departments to prioritize maintenance activities and support production goals.

· Coordinate with external vendors and contractors as needed for specialized maintenance tasks or equipment repairs.

· Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment histories, and accurate min/max inventory levels alongside relevant team members.

· Associate degree or equivalent experience in mechanical field, industrial maintenance, or related field preferred.

· Minimum of 10 years of industrial maintenance and/or millwright experience in a manufacturing, wood products, pellet mill, sawmill, pulp and paper, mining, steel, power generation, or similar heavy industrial environment.

· Minimum of 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

· Proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and develop a diverse team.

· Strong technical knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles, millwright practices, rotating equipment, conveyors, material handling systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, fans, blowers, pellet mill equipment, and industrial machinery.

· Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on root cause analysis.

· Experience with preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), vibration analysis, precision alignment, lubrication best practices, and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) preferred.

· Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (eMaint) preferred.

· Solid understanding of safety regulations and protocols, with a commitment to promoting a culture of safety.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

· Previous experience in a pellet mill, biomass facility, wood products operation, sawmill, pulp and paper mill, or other heavy industrial manufacturing environment preferred.

Highland Pellets is an Equal Opportunity Employer