Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Maintenance Shop Supervisor

Position Summary

The Shop Supervisor supports Ergon's Maintenance (CMx) organization, which provides rotating, I&E, and fired equipment services for the Pavement and Coating Resources business segment. This position leads millwright operations at one of CMx's three shop locations and plays a key role in developing, implementing, and managing operational systems, policies, and procedures related to millwright services.

The Shop Supervisor collaborates with other CMx Supervisors across all disciplines to effectively allocate shared resources and support Ergon's national footprint. This position is expected to embody Ergon's values by prioritizing quality service, employee wellbeing, and strong working relationships.

- Maintain and execute the department's vision, strategy, and goals.

- Develop, mentor, and support Millwrights and Operations Coordinators.

- Oversee onboarding and training for new hires.

- Promote a positive, high‑performance culture focused on teamwork and engagement.

Operational Oversight

- Build and adjust weekly work schedules to meet business unit maintenance needs.

- Coordinate personnel, parts, and resources for planned and unplanned maintenance.

- Manage shop workflow, including equipment, layout, budgeting, parts, and supplies.

- Oversee work order lifecycle within SAP, MaintainX, and Work Order Dashboard tools.

- Support Engineering teams, including Plant Support and Project Engineers.

Safety & Compliance

- Lead safety programs that promote safe work practices and a strong safety culture.

- Manage compliance inspections for cranes, rigging, forklifts, eyewash stations, PPE, and more.

- Ensure DOT and safe‑driving compliance using Samsara tools.

- Maintain shop, office, and fleet cleanliness and organization.

Maintenance & Technical Support

- Provide technical assistance to Operations and respond to breakdowns as needed.

- Analyze inspection and failure records and implement corrective actions.

- Evaluate and support preventative maintenance needs for plant equipment.

- Perform duties such as parts receiving, inventory management, PO generation, and invoice processing.

- Create and update SAP equipment files and maintain accurate equipment location records.

- Communicate with suppliers and machine shops to ensure quality and timely service.

Continuous Improvement

- Identify inefficiencies and lead improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, tooling evaluations, data tracking).

- Implement and manage MaintainX for work orders, procedures, compliance programs, and inventory.

Other Requirements

- Provide on‑call support as needed.

- Travel required, including out‑of‑town and overnight assignments.

- Other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

- 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience OR a bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, or construction plus 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience

- Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem‑solve creatively and strategically

- Working knowledge of:

- Mechanical repairs

- Welding

- Pipefitting

- Carpentry

- Instrumentation & electrical

- Proficiency with SAP Plant Maintenance, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook

- Ability to give and receive feedback professionally

- Valid driver's license; ability to pass drug screen, background check, and MVR

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work for extended periods in job‑site environments

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

- Ability to bend, squat, climb ladders and stairs, crouch, and reach

- Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind)

Why Ergon?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

- Competitive pay

- 401(k) matching & profit sharing

- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

- Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans

- Additional voluntary benefits

- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

- Tuition assistance

At Ergon, We Live By Our Core Values

- Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.

- Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're the experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.

- Purposeful Growth: We believe employee growth and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has always reinvested tremendously back into the business, but not just growing for the sake of growing, but growing in a careful and strategic way.

- Respectful Relationships: And together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and of people. Our differences make us stronger. And we're united by our shared values, always forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.