Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Supervisor coordinates the activities for maintenance team in the installation, setup, and repair of all production and facility machinery and equipment.  This position is also responsible for ensuring all requests from production and processing Departments are addressed promptly and equipment is in safe working order. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:


* Provide support and direction to maintenance personnel on packaging machinery and, processing and facility equipment.


* Effectively lead and manage production and facility maintenance personnel.


* Work with production and processing teams to ensure preventative maintenance is completed properly and timely.


* Work with engineering team and maintenance staff in the design and manufacture of required parts.


* Assist with the design and implementation of major changes to production line layouts and/or equipment movement as required.


* Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained and follow documented procedures including the operation, setup, changeover and repair of production and processing equipment.


* Ensure there is an effective preventative maintenance program in place and followed.


* Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.  This includes obtaining competitive bids and the purchase of supplies and parts when needed.


* Monitor shop qualifications and quality standards for outside contractors on HVAC, machine shop work and lawn care.


* Lead employees in continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

 

Skills and Qualifications:


* Minimum two year degree in Industrial Engineering Technology or related discipline; Will also consider significant experience required in area of discipline in lieu of degree.


* Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in maintenance supervision, in a consumer packaged goods or similar manufacturing environment.


* Understanding of the fundamentals of electrical PLC components.  Certification is a plus.


* Strong electrical background.  Certification is a plus.


* Excellent organizational and mechanical skills.  Must be able to read blueprints.


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


* Proficiency using MS Office software; Experience using a CMMS is a plus.