Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Mississippi Department of Employment Security

• Frequently required to walk, climb, and move in tight spaces
• Frequently required to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, and controls
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust vision focus
• Work is performed in a plant setting with moderate noise level in the working environment

• Extensive knowledge of all equipment and facility operations
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of risk management and process safety management programs
• Mechanical abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of USDA, OSHA, and state guidelines
• Ability to read and write in English
• Ensure the routine operation of the department/area by evaluating efficiencies, line speeds, placement and rotation of team members
• Work effectively with USDA and attempt to resolve issues as they arise
• Coordinate all product quality with QA
• Participate in pre-operative inspections conducted by QA
• Train and certify by position new and existing staff regarding Production, USDA, HACCP, and OSHA guidelines as appropriate
• Work with other interfacing departments to ensure adequate product, service and/or information is provided
• Work with HR to address and resolve team member issues on hiring, attendance, employment termination, and contractual and disciplinary issues
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues when possible
  
  Conduct staff performance evaluations
• Monitor, adjust and approve timecards daily in Kronos Timekeeper
• Perform related duties as required

Requires knowledge of protein manufacturing processes, preferably in poultry industry; including, but not limited to, standard operating procedures, USDA guidelines that govern line processes, HACCP, SSOPs, company policies, Team Member Reference Guide, and union contract, as well as demonstrated communication skills.

• Ability to acquire knowledge of the machinery and processes used in the plant department
• Ability to multi-task in an effective manner
• Ability to collect data, prepare and interpret production reports
• Ability to communicate with and manage large groups of team members
• Ability to respond quickly and sensibly to volatile situations or people and take corrective actions
• Working knowledge of computers, including, but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets
• Strong communication skills.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish/Creole are preferred
• High school or equivalent

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Government Administration