Supervisor, Production Maintenance - SSMG - FP

Supervisor, Production Maintenance - SSMG - FP- US

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Support a group of equipment technicians responsible for equipment safety, uptime, and performance. Perform and supervise repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance on a variety of production equipment. Develop and maintain maintenance and calibration schedules for all tools, machinery, and equipment used in the manufacturing facility. Lead supporting activities for the operation team, including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures.

Manage workload with a positive attitude as a hands‑on team player in a collaborative work environment. This role also involves understanding related Quality Management Systems, including SQF and GMP, to ensure safety and quality of employees and products.

• Lead and supervise company and industry standard safety policies and procedures – OSHA, NEC, NFPA, USDA, FDA, etc. Recognize and act on unsafe work conditions and engage with the maintenance and operations team to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing preventive maintenance program to ensure optimum equipment safety, reliability, and performance. Schedule preventive maintenance to meet production needs effectively.
• Provide effective day‑to‑day supervision, training, and coaching to assigned maintenance associates to achieve required equipment uptime, repairs, and production goals.
• Identify training needs for associates and assist in the development and implementation of training programs, including hands‑on technical training, root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode analysis (FMA), predictive and condition‑based maintenance.
• Plan and oversee production equipment rebuilds, line moves, installations, setups, and calibrations. Work with OEMs on emergency repairs as needed.
• Serve as the shift‑to‑shift communication link to keep all team members working toward the same goals. Communicate to employees all issues that affect the plant.
• Gather and communicate maintenance department and equipment performance metrics – uptime, PM compliance, overtime, etc.
• Maintain, audit, and improve department records and inventories. Ensure accurate spare parts inventory and on‑site availability to support equipment repairs and upgrades.

• Three (3) plus years of maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Five (5) plus years of maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong preventive maintenance development experience, familiarity with reliability‑centered maintenance principles preferred.
• Experience using lockout/tagout, job hazard analysis, hot work permits, confined space processes, etc.

• Experience working in a food processing environment and familiarity with USDA, FDA, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Training in condition diagnostic techniques, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thermographic testing.

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Two‑year technical degree preferred.

Required – Must provide own tools (diagnostic equipment and major tools provided by Sysco) necessary to perform all maintenance, repair, and diagnostics.

Preferred – Formal training in equipment maintenance repair, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment.

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and environmental and food safety regulations.
• Good computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office required.
• Extensive knowledge and skill in preventive maintenance inspections and repair.
• Extensive knowledge and skill in diagnosis and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Extensive knowledge and skill with a multi‑meter, infrared thermometer, and meg ohmmeter.
• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and technical procedures.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication…