Maintenance Supervisor

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Job Title:

Maintenance Supervisor
• Openings: 1
• Shift: Second

The Maintenance Supervisor for the Dyersburg location directs, plans, controls and monitors the overall operation of the maintenance department to ensure the continuous ability of the equipment to efficiently serve our customers while maintaining high standards in quality, food safety, and plant safety, and meeting the department’s budget. The Supervisor will maintain a good level of communication with other departments (Quality, Warehouse, Production, etc.)

and ensure production priorities and shortfalls are addressed in a timely fashion.

• Adhere to the company philosophies (mission, values, vision, etc.).
• Direct supervision of Maintenance team and department ensuring all production requirements are met in quality, quantity, dates, efficiency, and cost.
• Participate in internal and centrally controlled projects; track and report progress.
• Introduce and implement shop floor management including evaluation and analysis.
• Administrative management of employees including scheduling, time and attendance, absenteeism tracking, annual planning, discipline, performance reviews, overtime management and cleanliness expectations.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Develop and implement a training schedule for existing and new employees.
• Develop, implement and follow-up plans to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
• Perform safety and sanitation audits; participate in safety, quality and food safety committees; be a member of the HACCP Team.
• Conduct training sessions for department employees as needed.
• Purchase materials required for the operation of the department including safety equipment, spare parts, tools, etc.
• Monitor and ensure work order system operates effectively; address safety and food safety work orders promptly.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and complies with OSHA regulations.
• Collaborate in the development of the department budget and productivity parameters.
• Develop and implement improvements and changes in work instructions, job descriptions and training needs.
• Keep employees informed on factors relating to their work assignments, progress and advancement opportunities.
• Maintain and improve the preventive maintenance program and follow the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Ensure plant equipment is properly maintained per manufacturer recommendations and preventive maintenance schedule.
• Suggest modifications to equipment with management approval to improve performance, safety or food safety.
• Ensure the building is properly maintained.
• Train mechanics and production personnel in troubleshooting techniques and equipment operation.
• Establish and maintain productivity standards.
• Supervise external contractors for project completion.
• Maintain all work processes and specifications according to IFS, HACCP and environmental management.
• Implement and ensure adherence to environmental regulations for health, safety and environmental protection.
• Demonstrate environmentally and energy-conscious behavior for employees.
• Responsible for the plant heating system (Boiler Room) and PLC program changes/extensions as needed.
• Report food safety and quality concerns to Supervision, Quality or Senior Management; support the SQF system through adherence to plant policies and procedures.

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and ERP system).
• Certified in PLC/HMI and/or robotic programming.
• Experience installing, programming and troubleshooting PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Experience with AC/DC electrical and mechanical equipment; knowledge of local, state and federal electric codes.
• Ability to read and install complex electrical diagrams; install/repair electrical conduit, cables, piping, and tubing with proper connections, controls and grounding.
• Experience disassembling/repairing gear boxes, fans, conveyors, blowers, compressors, pumps, valves, furnaces, drives and allied mechanical equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting oven combustion and safety devices; knowledge of hydraulic and compressed air systems.
• Experience…