Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor at Florida Crystals Corporation Baltimore, MD

Company Overview

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products and operates refineries and mills across North America and Europe.

Responsible for directing and coordinating maintenance operations with a focus on mechanical maintenance functions such as preventative and corrective actions on scrolls, pumps and centrifugal machines. The Maintenance Supervisor drives a culture of safety, ensures compliance with company policies, identifies improvement opportunities and leads corrective action plans.

• Directs the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness.
• Oversees incident reporting and root cause analysis, taking corrective action to reduce safety risks and maintenance problems.
• Reviews, approves, and schedules maintenance work orders while inspecting work in progress for accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinated daily maintenance work to maximize equipment uptime using available tools, materials, and manpower.
• Manages personnel to maximize repair efficiency and monitors maintenance tasks for compliance with quality and GMP requirements.
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs in accordance with manufacturer’s or engineering guidelines, managing resource allocation and scheduling.
• Maintains accurate departmental records for all equipment and company property.
• Interfaces with outside vendors for equipment, parts purchases, and submits proposals for new equipment or part purchases.
• Reviews costs and eliminates unnecessary spending on supplies and machine parts.
• Supervises special maintenance/engineering projects, ensuring highest workmanship and preparing related documentation.
• Ensures all areas and equipment maintain good housekeeping conditions and reviews time cards for accuracy.
• Conducts daily safety contacts and monthly safety meetings, and tracks scheduling and costs for contracted and major maintenance projects.
• Assists the Reliability Engineer/Planner in developing outage plans and other maintenance work plans as required.

• Knowledge of mechanical systems with respect to rotating and fixed equipment; electrical knowledge is a plus.
• Familiarity with NDT methods and ability to interpret vibration and oil analysis reports.
• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP or a similar inventory and preventive maintenance program is a plus but not required.
• Experience with a CMMS platform (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards or similar) is required.
• Strong team‑building skills and ability to work well with internal and external customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Proficiency with office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to keep abreast of new technology and apply it to improve performance.
• Flexibility to work weekends (rotating), daily overtime, and 2nd/3rd shift as required.

• Five or more years of related experience.
• Three years of maintenance supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a machine shop and equipment garage environment preferred.

High School Diploma or GED.

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making
• Business & Financial Acumen
• Effective Communication
• Customer Orientation
• Establishes Trust
• Problem‑Solving
• Results Orientation & Accountability
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Change Management
• Develops Others
• Strategic Mindset

Baltimore, MD

$73,500 – $136,500 plus bonus, depending on qualifications and prior experience.

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment; 401(k) with match; life insurance; AD&D; short‑term disability; vacation, holiday and sick time.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.