Company Overview
Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.
- Learn more about Stella-Jones: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones
- Learn more about our Steel Structures division: https://www.stella-jonessteelstructures.com
Position Overview
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will lead a team of employees and coordinate maintenance activities and projects at the Fayetteville, Tennessee plant. With safety as a top priority, responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Personnel Management:
- Lead, coach, and develop maintenance team members to enhance department efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness.
- Coordinate and deliver employee onboarding, orientation, job-specific training, and ongoing education regarding safety, equipment, quality expectations, and company policies.
- Maintain accurate employee training and development records; establish individual improvement plans as needed.
- Communicate performance expectations, provide regular feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and establish department objectives in collaboration with the Production Manager and Human Resources.
- Promote a respectful, inclusive, and professional work environment; resolve interpersonal and group conflicts promptly.
- Administer employment practices consistently and without discrimination or retaliation; maintain strict confidentiality of employee and workplace information.
- Monitor attendance, track and pre-approve overtime, review/approve hours for payroll, and manage shift coverage based on operational requirements.
- Apply workplace policies and implement corrective or disciplinary actions in consultation with Human Resources and in accordance with applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements.
- Encourage employee participation in continuous improvement initiatives covering safety, quality, and productivity.
Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance
- Champion safety leadership by enforcing compliance with federal, state (Tennessee OSHA), and company health and safety standards (including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, and safe-work practices).
- Ensure all maintenance tasks are conducted safely and meet site quality and environmental standards.
- Lead or participate in incident and accident investigations in collaboration with HR and EHS personnel.
Maintenance Operations & Planning
- Establish maintenance priorities based on safety, operational requirements, production schedules, equipment condition, and business impact.
- Collaborate with the maintenance planner to develop and execute daily, weekly, and planned-shutdown schedules, including preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance plans.
- Establish and maintain Level 1 / Operator maintenance standards for key machinery and equipment.
- Manage the spare parts inventory and safety stock based on equipment criticality, lead times, cost, and operational impact.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and external contractors to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues promptly.
- Track and analyze equipment history, downtime, repair costs, parts usage, and department KPIs (equipment availability, schedule compliance, backlog) to drive proactive reliability and implement corrective measures.
Administration & Financial Management
- Serve as the primary administrator and power user for the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), providing user support and training.
- Ensure all work orders, equipment histories, inspections, and compliance documentation are accurate and complete.
- Prepare, manage, and control the maintenance budget in collaboration with the Plant Manager.
- Assist in negotiating, establishing, and administering service agreements for outside maintenance contractors.
Qualifications
Competencies:
- Safety leadership, risk awareness, and commitment to operational excellence
- Sound judgment, decision-making, and root-cause problem solving
- Planning, organization, and workload prioritization
- Continuous improvement and reliability-centered maintenance mindset
- Adaptability and composure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong understanding of industrial equipment troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive/predictive maintenance methodologies.
- Proficiency with CMMS software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and effectively engage with union representatives and represented employees.
- Ability to work on the plant floor around industrial machinery wearing required PPE.
- Willingness and ability to work outside normal business hours, including overtime, weekends, holidays, emergency call-ins, and planned shutdowns as required.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Education & Experience:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Operations/Maintenance Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred (equivalent combination of relevant education, technical training, and industrial experience will be considered).
- Three to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar maintenance environment.
- Experience supervising a unionized or represented workforce strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, maintenance planning, reliability practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
*Note to candidates: There is no visa sponsorship available for this specific position. Also, employment at Stella-Jones in the United States is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
Employee Benefits
As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:
- Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
- Several company-paid benefits including:
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Access to a robust employee assistance program
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus program opportunity
- 401(k) savings plan with 6% Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ability to purchase Company stock
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled