Maintenance Supervisor

• Working through direct reports, ensures that plant equipment is maintained in optimum operating condition to avoid, or minimize, production down-time and costs
• Responds urgently to equipment related production issues and downtime by assigning repair work as soon as issues are identified
• Develops, maintains and administers all aspects of the critical spare parts and inventory
• Ensures timely completion of work orders
• repairs, and preventative maintenance and documentation of all maintenance activities
• Approves all parts orders within approved purchasing limits and budgets
• Continually assess maintenance effectiveness and works with production team to identify opportunities for improvement, production optimization and maintenance planning
• Work with other departments and individuals to effectively coordinate equipment and building maintenance activities
• Responsible for providing after-hours maintenance resources by calling in appropriate maintenance staff
• responds personally in critical or complicated situations
• Ensures that all maintenance storage and work areas in a neat, safe and secure condition
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, while achieving budgeted goals for efficiency on an on-going basis
• Provides necessary guidance, technical support, and training to ensure that all employees work safely and comply with food safety programs
• Ensures compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) according to company and customer expectations
• Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to
• new hire orientation and training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline, coaching, safety training and employee development, along with recommendations for hiring and terminations.
• Assures that associates have all the proper tools, equipment and parts in proper working condition to perform their necessary job duties
• Facilitates and promotes a team concept by working with associates as a team member through coaching, leading, listening, coordinating and supporting
• Conducts counseling sessions and issue disciplinary action as necessary
• Provides assistance to and follow-up with outside contractors performing work on-site

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through on the job training or experience
• 5+ years supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing or consumer goods industry
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization
• Must possess a strong leadership skill
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Solid decision-making skills and a strong sense of urgency
• Solid technical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment

15% annual bonus based on performance