Maintenance Supervisor
SunOpta Companies, Inc.
Omak, WA
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$90,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Beverages, Bill of Materials (BOM), Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Capital Project, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Detail Oriented, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Safety, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintenance Services, OSHA, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Productivity Management, Property Maintenance, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Retail, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Startup, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, eCommerce
LOCATION
Omak, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.
Job Summary:
The maintenance supervisor oversees building and equipment upkeep by leading and training a team of technicians to conduct preventive maintenance, perform repairs, and manage daily operations to ensure functionality and safety. Key duties include developing maintenance procedures, managing staff, controlling budgets and inventory, ensuring compliance with safety regulations like OSHA, and coordinating with vendors for supplies and external work. The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills to bridge between maintenance staff and management.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Safety Compliance:
Ensure all operations adhere to relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, such as those from OSHA
Preventive Maintenance Programs:
Develop and implement plans for preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and maximize productivity
Assist Planner with scheduling Downtime Work Orders and PM's
Team Leader:
Recruit, train, and manage maintenance staff, assigning tasks, evaluate performance, and providing ongoing guidance
Maintenance & Repair Oversight:
Coordinate and supervise the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, and systems
Systems:
Ability to manage and improve CMMS, specific to BOM's, PMs, and Job Descriptions
Ensure the accurate recording of all maintenance activities within CMMS, including equipment history, repairs, and maintenance costs
Inventory & Budget Management:
Oversee inventory of tools, parts, and equipment, and contribute to the maintenance budget
Vendor & Contractor Coordination:
Work with external vendors and contractors to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of maintenance tasks
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Maintenance Technicians
Planners
Knowledge & Skills:
Leadership & Communication:
Ability to motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and communicate technical information clearly
Ability to hold technicians accountable with professionalism and respect
Ability to teach and coach food safety specific to maintenance activities
Problem-Solving:
Aptitude for identifying issues, recommending solutions, and resolving maintenance-related problems
Organizational Skills:
Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities and manage resources efficiently
Technical Proficiency:
Strong understanding of maintenance procedures for various equipment and systems
Audit quality of work performed to educate and elevate standards
Attention to Detail:
Essential for conducting thorough inspections, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring quality workmanship
Other:
Must be willing to work any shift, weekends and holidays as needed to support factory shutdowns, startups, and capital project assignments
Featured benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid Family leave
Paid maternity leave
401(k) with Match
Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
Paid Holidays
Tuition assistance
Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
Additional Considerations:
This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Omak, WA.
This Plant is a 24/7 operation with 3 shifts.
Non-conventional work week which will include occasional off-shift work to provide support to all teams.
Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED
The Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Employer does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant's consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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