Plant Operations and Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary: NEBCO is looking for a Plant Operations and Maintenance Supervisor who will provide oversight of 30+ plants and be responsible for the overall maintenance, repair, and operational support of all concrete and asphalt plant activities. This role places a strong emphasis on safety, product quality, uptime, and production efficiency, while striving to achieve the lowest possible unit cost per yard/ton.

The individual will work closely with plant operators, coordinate daily and long‑term maintenance activities, and lead a team of plant mechanics to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient plant operations across multiple locations in Eastern Nebraska and surrounding areas.

• Champions a strong safety‑first culture across all plant locations, promoting and ensuring compliance with OSHA, MSHA (if applicable), environmental, and company safety standards.
• Conducts safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Trains plant personnel and mechanics on safe work practices and equipment operation.
• Directs, plans, and oversees preventive and corrective maintenance for concrete and asphalt plants.
• Ensures timely repair of plant equipment to minimize downtime and production loss.
• Develops and manages preventive maintenance schedules and inspection programs.
• Works with plant operators to identify mechanical issues and implement permanent solutions.
• Supports troubleshooting of quality‑related issues in coordination with plant operators and QC personnel.
• Promotes best practices to maintain consistency and reliability in production.
• Supports plant operations to optimize production rates, plant uptime, and efficiency; ensures plants consistently meet quality standards and mix specifications.
• Monitors maintenance‑related costs and drives initiatives to reduce cost per yard/ton.
• Assists in budgeting for maintenance labor, parts, and capital improvements.
• Evaluates equipment performance and recommends upgrades or replacements as needed.
• Leads, coaches, and develops a team of plant mechanics and maintenance personnel; assigns work, sets priorities, and holds teams accountable for performance and safety; participates in hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Serves as a key liaison between plant operators, mechanics, management, and vendors.
• Fosters collaboration between maintenance and plant operations teams.
• Provides regular reports on plant condition, downtime, safety incidents, and maintenance performance.
• Coordinates with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Degree or certification from a technical/trade school in mechanics, electric systems, or industrial maintenance.
• 5 years of experience in concrete and/or asphalt maintenance or operations.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Valid Driver’s License required; CDL license is preferred.
• MSHA Training Certification helpful, but not required.

• Strong working knowledge of concrete and asphalt plant equipment, mechanical systems, and electrical/hydraulic components.
• Solid understanding of plant safety regulations and environmental compliance.
• Proven leadership experience supervising maintenance personnel.
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and cost controls.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance software or CMMS systems.
• Proven track record of increasing responsibility and results in production, maintenance, process and quality.
• Must be able to travel between plant locations throughout Southeast Nebraska and one plant in Kansas as required.

• Must be trainable and have a good overall technical knowledge of plant operations, safety, training, environmental compliance, equipment and construction projects.
• Must be able to work independently with a high degree of detail ability.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to detect and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Retirement Plans
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program – opportunity to earn additional days off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications. Approval of pre‑employment reference, background checks and post‑offer substance testing are required as conditions of employment.