What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor position at Heavy Pipeline Manufacturing Company?
Maintenance Supervisor — Mechanical
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-time, Rotating Shifts
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of millwrights and technicians in an industrial manufacturing facility. This role oversees daily repair, installation, troubleshooting, reliability planning, and safety compliance related to plant equipment. The Supervisor will work hands-on with mechanical systems and coordinate activities related to maintenance, safety procedures, spare part planning, and equipment upgrades.
Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and train millwrights on mechanical maintenance tasks.
- Perform routine inspections and plan corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
- Coordinate breakdown planning, job execution, spare part availability, and tool control.
- Implement Lockout/Tagout, Job Safety Analysis, OSHA standards, and safe work practices.
- Prepare breakdown reports and suggest modifications to reduce downtime.
- Review machine drawings and ensure availability of tools, spares, PPE, and documentation.
- Coordinate with production supervisors to maintain machinery uptime.
- Conduct toolbox meetings, assign maintenance tasks, and ensure quality workmanship.
- Support project upgrades to improve process efficiency and equipment reliability.
- Use ERP or SAP for maintenance tracking, spare planning, and reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory)
- Minimum 4 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience
- Supervisory experience with millwrights or technicians
- Strong knowledge of safety compliance (OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, etc.)
- Experience with mechanical troubleshooting, equipment installation, and preventive maintenance
Preferred Skills
- Experience in heavy manufacturing such as metals, steel, machinery, or fabrication.
- Working knowledge of pumps, conveyors, motors, rotating equipment, and HVAC systems.
- ERP or SAP experience in maintenance operations.
Work Environment and Schedule
- Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, equipment, and moving parts.
- Requires hands-on troubleshooting and occasional lifting.
- Must be willing to work a rotating shift.
- Occasional early or extended hours based on operational needs.
Relocation Support
Relocation reimbursement may be available after receipts are submitted and approved based on agreed company limits.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- How many years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience do you have?
- Do you have supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment? If yes, where, Please specify.
- Are you based nearby Little Rock, Arkansas; or are you willing to relocate to Little Rock, Arkansas for this position? Please share your location. (City, State & Zip code)
- Please share your regular email and regular phone number.
- What are your preferred hours or best time for a phone call?
- What is your expected hourly rate or annual base salary for this position?
- Are you willing to work on a rotating shift schedule?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road