Production Manager Jobs in Rainsville, AL (NOW HIRING)

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

The Plant Maintenance Supervisor oversees and performs the preventive and reactive maintenance duties required for the manufacturing operations of the plant. Priorities of the Maintenance Supervisor include management and execution of PM schedules, repair of any equipment that is needed to maintain maximum production rates and maintenance of an adequate spare parts inventory. A Plant Maintenance Supervisor generally supervises a department including Maintenance Technicians. This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, weekends as required and also fulfill on-call duties for repairs and assistance. 2nd shift position.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
• Maintain adequate inventories of spare parts and equipment
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Manager
• Ensure that all equipment is kept in a proper and safe working condition
• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance
• Direct and ensure that all scheduled Preventive Maintenance duties are completed
• Maintain facility housekeeping
• Communicate with all plant personnel
• Maintain and build job skills through company training programs
• Communicate with ADS support services
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment that is not operating properly
• Assist with ADS support service team projects
• Effectively manage UPTIME performance
• Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES

Job Skills:

• Basic industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and pneumatic skills including troubleshooting
• Understand purpose and proper use of small hand and power tools
• Understanding of ADS manufacturing process including troubleshooting
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills
• Inventory management
• Self-motivation
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and communicate to other plant personnel
• Facility organization
• Basic computer skills

Educational Requirements:

High School/Vocational School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Experience:

Prior maintenance supervision

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes
• Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.