Maintenance Supervisor - Day Shift

General Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the Maintenance Manager in all maintenance plant activities, including maintaining the physical plant through Preventative Maintenance (PM's) tasks and work order completion. Assure that lines run with minimal unscheduled downtime, determine root causes and preemptive for measures to reduce downtime. Work with maintenance and operations teams to reduce downtime related repair times. Supervises crew of 15 to assure that the plant meets GMP, HACCP and USDA standards and insuring the safety of employees, contractors and customers.

Assist with employee evaluations, training, corrective actions and work load management. Suggest and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Help direct four shifts of maintenance teams in assuring that lines run as scheduled while achieving throughput targets, maintaining product quality parameters, and adhering to customer, USDA, EPA, DEQ, OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Understand requirements and procedures for proper operation and maintenance of all machines in the plant. Assure that machines are operated in accordance with specifications. Train production & maintenance personnel on the use and maintenance of machines.
• Audit & improve PM procedures and assure that all machines are properly maintained and operate as intended.
• Determine and suggest methods, procedures and machines to improve line performance and support new required capabilities.
• Able to work overtime and weekend hours required.
• Follow Quality, Production and Safety Policies.
• Must able to stand on concrete for up 8 hours, bend and stoop and able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of food processing machinery and GMP's required. Minimum of five years maintenance experience. Experience with controls, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic and air handling equipment required.