Maintenance Supervisor 3rd Shift

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for direct supervision of maintenance projects ensuring machinery, grounds and buildings are kept in working condition, meeting or exceeding regulatory compliance ( e.g. USDA, GMP’s OSHA, Environmental, etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Participates in supervision and maintaining the Preventative Maintenance Program that will assure machinery, grounds and buildings are kept in workmanlike condition, meeting or exceeding regulatory compliance, e.g. USDA, GMP’s OSHA, environmental et al. 
• Supervises Maintenance Department personnel in day-to-day operation to insure minimal downtime, costs, and zero accidents.
• Organizes, works on and assigns work priorities and scheduling repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools and equipment in support of production operations.
• Identifies and recommends cost reduction opportunities in conjunction with operating teams.
• Collaborates with other departments such as Engineering, Product Development and Quality Assurance in resolving maintenance related issues.
• Supervises and maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory.
• Participates in hiring and developing well-skilled Maintenance Associates.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated high level of organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on PM Systems and Microsoft Applications. 
• Knowledge of maintenance duties, programs and requirement in a regulated food manufacturing environment or similar industry..
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry, and a thorough understanding of the required support for maintaining utility function (i.e. various refrigeration and freezing systems, boilers, HVAC, PLC, etc.).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises 5 - 15 hourly maintenance employees. 

SUPERVISORY ROLE: 

•  This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies:  Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS:

• Resolves routine problems with discrepancies that arise while performing daily tasks.
• Manages multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritizes work accordingly.
• Applies basis reasoning skills and carries out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret data and draw logical conclusions based on the available inputs.
• Applies critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.

​SAFETY SKILLS:

• Follows Standard Operating Procedures and adheres to safety requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently lifts up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently uses visual skills to read numbers and details in small print as well as to read computerized data.
• Frequently talks and receives auditory information.
• Frequently uses fine finger and hand manipulation skills to pick up and move paperwork as well as to operate the computer.
• Walk in and on the outside of the facility continuously.
• Must be able to withstand hot and cold temperatures and wet environments
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Work schedule varies according to location needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.