Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor will perform a variety of tasks including plant maintenance, supervising 6-7 workers, solving complex maintenance issues, delegating tasks, reviewing, and completing reports and a variety of other related tasks.

• Enforce all National Cement safety policies, MSHA regulations, and Cal/OSHA standards.
• Conduct pre-shift safety meetings, field audits, and equipment inspections.
• Ensure employees are properly trained in LOTO, confined space, fall protection, and other required safety programs.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free working environment.

• Supervise daily mechanical maintenance activities, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
• Coordinate with Production, Electrical, and Planning departments to prioritize work orders.
• Ensure timely execution of preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), and corrective repairs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures on equipment such as kilns, conveyors, crushers, ball mills, gearboxes, pumps, and hydraulic systems.
• Review work orders for accuracy, time allocation, and material usage.
• Direct a team of mechanical maintenance technicians, including union and non-union personnel.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and support employee development.
• Maintain staffing schedules, manage call-outs, and coordinate overtime needs.
• Promote teamwork and accountability within the maintenance department.

• Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) of recurring equipment failures.
• Support improvement initiatives to increase equipment uptime and reduce maintenance cost.
• Recommend upgrades, modifications, or replacement of equipment to enhance reliability.
• Verify the quality of all mechanical repairs and rebuilds.

• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track maintenance activities.
• Approve and document labor hours, contractor work, and material usage.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and cost tracking.
• Maintain inventory of critical spare parts and coordinate procurement needs.
• Generate maintenance reports and communicate status updates to management.

• 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industrial, cement, mining, or similar environments.
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems, including:
• Kiln and mill equipment
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of MSHA, Cal/OSHA, and industrial safety standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work rotating schedules, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Maintenance, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Experience using CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, EAM, Maximo).
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience supervising unionized labor.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks involving climbing, kneeling, bending, and working at heights.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, dusty environments, and confined spaces.
• Must pass all required medical, respirator, and fit-for-duty evaluations.

• Heavy industrial cement manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, and uneven surfaces.
• Use of PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, and respiratory protection.