Supervisor Maintenance

Supervisor Maintenance (Shift Maintenance Supervisor)

Location:

Stuarts Draft, VA

The Shift Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the shift maintenance and asset reliability of production and process equipment, and it will support the maintenance strategies & drive process in support of the Hershey Lean program.

• Shift management of the maintenance planning and scheduling processes through work‑order (SAP) prioritization and scheduling for maintenance activities.
• Support the improvement of maintenance processes to ensure sustainable asset reliability, including preventative and predictive measures working with Business Unit Reliability Leads and Planners.
• Collaborate with the Technical Assurance group to ensure asset management and inventory accuracy, and drive related maintenance financial efficiency.
• Support capital project work on your shift.
• Accountable for the daily management systems supporting continuous improvement efforts, including defect handling and breakdown elimination (root cause analysis), while supporting equipment centerline and autonomous maintenance activities.
• Lead daily shift huddles and schedule maintenance personnel.
• Engage with Technicians & Operators, providing training and coaching to promote ownership of equipment and processes.

• Ability to coach and manage others to achieve results, following all safety, quality, and productivity policies and procedures.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, prioritization, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to effectively drive change in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage and support both short term and long‑term maintenance strategies.
• Ability to function independently and make decisions to maintain plant operations.
• Knowledge of reliability methods and practices to maintain asset performance.

• A.S. degree in Technical discipline preferred – Equivalent technical experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance, planning, or technical experience required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with SAP‑PM or other CMMS preferred.