Maintenance Supervisor - APC

APC is the world’s largest producer of functional proteins, dedicated to producing safe and effective products that create value. We do this by holding true to our values:
Performance, Entrepreneurship and Leadership. The purpose of this job is to lead and develop the plant maintenance team through genuine leadership qualities. Supervises a maintenance crew in developing and implementing new machinery/equipment utilized in the production process, while leveraging continuous improvement.

Education:

Associates or bachelor’s degree in Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Engineering or related field preferred/5-7 years of related work experience.

Experience:

Three years of experience in a food processing environment preferred; five years of equipment maintenance experience in areas such as agriculture, production, or manufacturing required; three years supervisory experience required; and strong electrical and PLC knowledge required.

Supervises maintenance crew involved in the maintenance and installation of equipment and systems. Selects, trains, evaluates, coaches, motivates and ensures safety of the maintenance team. Develop, implements and sets priorities for the preventive maintenance program for operations machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities and grounds to assure the safe and efficient operation in accordance with state, federal, local regulations and company procedures.

Monitors employee compliance with safety procedures. Collaborates with engineering and production teams in mechanical equipment layouts and necessary facility modifications to prepare for new equipment/machinery or mechanical processes. Collaborates with plant leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA and plant safety policies and procedures. Responsible for coordinating maintenance department workflow, assigning projects to appropriate maintenance staff and ensuring the dependable operation of operations equipment/machinery with safety as the utmost priority.

Contacts contractors, vendors, and suppliers, coordinating installations or repairs in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Contacts outside contractors/repair service when repairs/malfunctions occur beyond the scope of internal capabilities. Maintains continual communications with production, maintenance, and plant leadership teams as projects progress or as production concerns arise. Interprets mechanical specifications and operational methods of equipment/machinery, training plant personnel on the proper use, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment.

Directs, assists, and troubleshoots repairs and breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner. Ensures company’s food safety and quality policies are being followed. Prepares and develops the budget as it relates to expected repairs or purchases of plant machinery and equipment. Reviews purchase orders ensuring current projects remain on budget and investigates discrepancies. Process work orders received from the production supervisors incorporating and prioritizing needs according to overall effect on plant operations.

Operates forklifts and non-motorized pallet jacks as required. In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Plant Manager or a qualified Maintenance Technician will cover the duties of the role.

Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong leadership, mentorship, and guidance. Great communicator, both verbally and written. Keen eye for detail. Specific knowledge of industrial production processes in an edible or non-edible food processing plant. General and specific knowledge of engineering practices/principles, and mechanical equipment/machinery used in an edible and non-edible food processing plant.…