Industrial Maintenance Supervisor at Headstart Hatching

Industrial Maintenance Supervisor at Headstart Hatching

Headstart Hatching is seeking a diligent and reliable individual to join our team as a Maintenance Supervisor!

$2000 SIGN ON BONUS

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all routine maintenance of the Hatchery including controlling systems and/or robotic equipment, and providing support for the maintenance function in the Hatchery.

The Maintenance Supervisor will manage a team of Maintenance Technicians and will be responsible for ensuring they are properly trained and equipped to carry out their duties. They need to be an active leader for the team with constant involvement, using critical thinking, logic and reasoning to identify the problems or weaknesses in mechanical issues that arise. Maintenance finds alternative mechanical solutions, through proactive and creative approaches, with the ability to direct and instruct other workers in basic repair work and maintenance with positive leadership.

• Manage a team of Maintenance Technicians, assigning task and responsibilities as needed and ensuring that all team members are properly trained and equipped to carry out their duties.
• Training in new Maintenance Technicians and ensuring that all team members are following established protocols.
• Overseeing all routine maintenance of the Hatchery including controlling systems and/or robotic equipment, and providing support for the maintenance function in the Hatchery.

• Assists with the general building, maintaining, and repairing of the facility including but not limited to:
  • HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security and fire alarm systems
  • Exterior buildings
  • Cleaning, sanitizing and repairing restrooms and other facilities
  • Emptying and cleaning trash receptacles
  • Floor maintenance
  • Painting and pressure washing facilities
• Operates and maintains vehicles, equipment and buildings including:
  • Equipment
  • Lawn mowers
  • Power tools
  • Vehicles
  • Small tractors (e.g. forklift)
  • Other maintenance equipment
• Responds to major project maintenance work orders and daily work orders/assignments related to common areas, buildings and other facility maintenance.
• Completes special projects, often with short deadlines, as assigned.
• Aid contractors on construction/installation of various incubator and hatcher equipment along with other miscellaneous hatchery equipment.
• Conducts frequent checks around the hatchery, monitoring the hatchers and incubators and the temperatures and pressures in the hallways.
• Addresses any issue that arises, and prioritizes repairs when necessary.
• Follows all of the company’s rules and regulations for bio security, animal welfare and safety.
• Demonstrates organization and prioritizes responsibilities that need attention around the hatchery to ensure efficient operations at the hatchery.
• Demonstrates high knowledge about the machinery at the hatchery and the ways to fix all issues that occur and assists where needed in the hatchery.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with a variety of tools and equipment including automation and technical machinery.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Hatchery Manager.

• Receives, stores and issues equipment, material, merchandise, tools and supplies. May order materials and supplies with prior approval from management.
• Drives vehicles for pick-up and delivery services.
• Locks and unlocks of buildings on a daily basis.
• Records and maintains maintenance logs.
• Responds to incidental situations after hours and provides on call maintenance coverage on weekends as part of a regular staff rotation.
• Ensures that all maintenance practices and services comply with state guidelines (e.g. Building standards, EPA, etc.).
• Direct supervision of other maintenance staff

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following established standards, procedures and addressing maintenance needs.
• Conducts routine on-site safety checks and maintains work areas, equipment and surrounding grounds to prevent the existence of unsafe conditions.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on all maintenance equipment and tools.
• Follow all company regulations pertaining to bio security, animal welfare and safety.