Maintenance Supervisor

Summary

Join our largest grain export facility in Belle Chasse, LA, as a Maintenance Supervisor. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role will coordinate mechanical and electrical maintenance activities, including scheduling and coordinating maintenance; managing work requests and job requirements; leading and motivating a team of union electricians, millwrights, and contractors; and overseeing scheduling, training, development, and safety of the maintenance team.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate leader, skilled in maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, and ready to contribute to our recently expanded facility.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and lead an effective maintenance team to ensure consistent equipment availability and minimize production disruptions.
• Provide training and coaching to maintenance employees.
• Facilitate proper training for maintenance personnel.

Maintenance Supervision:

• Oversee plant maintenance activities, including predictive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and emergency interventions.
• Ensure all maintenance employees complete work orders in the CMMS.
• Maximize performance by utilizing a proactive preventative maintenance program.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with operations and the maintenance department to schedule work orders, determining necessary equipment time, parts, and tools.
• Collaborate with the inventory manager to keep Binstock current and maintain critical parts inventory.

Reporting and Program Development:

• Report daily work activities to the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in building and developing a world-class electrical and mechanical program.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all work practices and equipment meet CHS safety standards.
• Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture by following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards, and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

Additional Duties:

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in Production, Operations, and/or Maintenance

Additional Qualifications

• Maintenance and repair in a production setting.
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficient in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)/Automation, specifically Siemens and Endress+Hauser instrumentation.
• Strong electrical background with basic mechanical knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address maintenance issues promptly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work extended hours to meet business demands.
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in noisy, dusty and all weather conditions
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.