Maintenance Supervisor

Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor directs and coordinates maintenance activities with team members, vendors,  & contractors engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, equipment, and PMs to include: maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utilities of the plant & new construction, by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.  The Maintenance Supervisor will be expected, while performing these duties, to frequently engage in teamwork and train associates on proper and thorough repairs essential to maximizing operation uptime and promote a safe work environment.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages maintenance work requests from the production floor with supervisors and quality control determining priority and assigning work to technicians.
• Ensures team members comply with all safety, best work & manufacturing practices.
• Develops a robust vendor & contractor relationships to provide best workplace experience associated with plant improvements.
• Complies with all company regulations, safety, environmental, BRC & GMP programs, maintain audit documentation.
• Develops a robust PM program and writes JSAs.
• Strengthens vendor and contractor relationships to provide best workplace experience associated with plant improvements.
• Communicates to Production & Quality assurance equipment break downs & estimated time for a satisfactory repair.
• Prior to shift completion, verifies status of assigned work orders and prepares for incoming shift.
• Documents all parts ordered and/or used and maintain the parts department in a clean and organized manner.
• Periodically advises the General Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager of issues, maintenance activities, and accomplishments.
• Additional duties as assigned in accordance with shifting production and plant needs.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years related experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Troubleshooting ability, technical knowledge of production equipment, mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills along with the ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

When in a plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. 
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.