Maintenance Supervisor

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. Provide work direction and supervision to maintenance employees to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.

• Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders; provide clear direction to maintenance employees; oversee issue escalation and monitor activities to ensure an efficient and safe maintenance operation.
• Implement a predictive and preventive maintenance program with asset maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and extend asset lifespan by keeping equipment in optimal condition.
• Use systems (e.g., SAP) to support task planning with time, parts, and job descriptions to maximize maintenance activities during plant operation, scheduled washes, planned downtime, and periodic maintenance shuts; utilize project management charts detailing planned downtime.
• Ensure maintenance staff has a solid understanding of work practices and procedures.
• Assist the maintenance manager in ensuring all preventive maintenance work orders are completed in the required timeframe; assist with day-to-day maintenance issues and repairs.
• Actively support and implement preventive maintenance programs; schedule and monitor the program and adjust as needed.
• Serve as the first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests.
• Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Assist in developing procedures and policies for the maintenance department.
• Complete and maintain records using databases and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Support root cause analysis on breakdowns or failures to ensure issues are addressed and resolved.
• Assist the maintenance manager on capital and special projects.
• Collaborate with inventory or supply staff to ensure adequate spare parts and equipment inventory.
• Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is not available.
• Stay current with evolving industry regulations and codes related to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
• Provide staff with necessary training on existing and new equipment.
• Perform supervisory activities such as promotions, transfers, timekeeping reviews, performance evaluations, and coaching.
• Follow all DFA GMP and work in a manner consistent with company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
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  Other duties may be assigned as required.

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education).
• 2 to 5 years of maintenance or related experience with demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience.
• Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures.
• Certification and/or Licenses – electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates preferred.

• Strong knowledge of facility equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Able to lead and instruct others on proper and safe procedures.
• Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to collaborate effectively and foster good teamwork.
• Able to think and use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities.
• Able to adapt to changing operational needs and lead others through change.
• Able to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

$85,000-$95,000

Location

Richmond, IN