Maintenance Supervisor

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel‑good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs.

In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer‑packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit

Position Overview: This position is responsible for managing and scheduling the performance of a variety of advanced mechanical maintenance services to support the plant operations and facility. Plans, directs and controls the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain plant equipment and facilities commensurate with good engineering and project management practices. Takes a proactive approach to prevent repairs, and will install, replace and troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems.

Ensures department performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes.

Shift: Either Day Shift (6AM - 6PM) or Night Shift (6PM - 6AM)

• Safety 1 st . Follow all workplace safety rules.
• Carries supervisory accountability and responsibility in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work of skilled and semi‑skilled trades personnel.
• Addresses performance; mentoring, appraising work, rewarding and disciplining employees and resolving problems.
• Develops facility and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Serves as Project Manager on the implementation, integration and installment of plant equipment and support systems.
• Work with Plant Manager and Operations Manager to develop annual facilities and equipment improvement plans.
• Directs staff in electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; direct workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery or equipment.
• Assesses equipment needs and takes proactive approach to preventing equipment failures. Directs preventative and predictive maintenance on complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems.
• Leads the performance of emergency repairs on process equipment.
• Ensures the inspection of facility equipment on a daily basis; following up on or performing various production startup and coverage tasks.
• Supervises and assists staff in troubleshooting any repairs; PLC, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.
• Suggests PLC program modifications to enhance operating performance and reliability.
• Directs staff in the use of prints, specifications, follows verbal instructions to make repairs to ordinary refrigeration, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Assists in the installation of equipment.
• Provides machine‑specific training to all technicians.
• Validates skill levels of maintenance technicians.
• Trains advanced level technicians in advance troubleshooting of refrigeration and process controls. Ensures adherence to plant PSM procedures and tracking.
• Coordinates plans and schedules work of outside contractors.
• Coordinates ordering of materials/maintains supply of spare parts.
• Ensures the maintenance and use of computerized maintenance systems (EAM/Oracle).
• Communicates and works with people from all levels and departments of the company, including corporate engineering functions.

Experience and Education:

Education Level: Associates degree in an industrial focused curriculum with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of seven or more years of industrial maintenance experience with at least 3 of those years in a supervisory/leadership role.

• PMP Certification.
• Ammonia Operator level 1 & 2 certification or ability to obtain.
• PLC programming and trouble‑shooting.
• Waste Water treatment plant knowledge.
• Certified welder.
• Certified boiler operator.