Maintenance Supervisor- 1st shift

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and executing all aspects of the Maintenance department with customers, suppliers, local and corporate-wide Maker’s Pride employees and the manufacturing staff. The incumbent is also responsible for training and mentoring members of the Maintenance department and supporting the facility.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees.
• Directly supervise non-supervisory (lead/technician) employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Interview, hire and train new employees; plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve issues.
• Maintain a 5S environment.
• Schedule, maintain and approve maintenance employees’ work hours daily.
• Work with employees to investigate any scheduling and/or payroll-related issues.
• Comply with customer service and Company standards.
• Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Resolve employee complaints or submit unsettled complaints to the Employee & Community Relations Manager for action.
• Handle all disciplinary actions and employee disputes.
• Train, develop and evaluate all employees to meet future needs.
• Attend meetings; make presentations, etc. as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Makers Pride procurement, products and production processes.
• Knowledge and experience with EAM and SAP.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E Arc Flash program.
• Knowledge of gas-fired ovens including, but not limited to gas trains, pressure switches, safety circuits and zone balancing.
• Proficiency in electrical knowledge including AC/DC circuits, motor controls and troubleshooting/repair of up to 480-volt systems.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting (limited programming skilled required).
• Proficiency in power transmission troubleshooting/repair.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints (facility and infrastructure), ladder logic and pneumatic.
• Conflict resolution.
• Prioritize work based on short and long-term objectives.
• Successfully analyze and present data to multiple levels of the organization.
• Personnel and performance management.

Skills

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, while making sound decisions.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management.

Physical Requirements

• Use hands and fingers.
• Reach with hands/arms throughout shift.
• See, hear and talk.
• Distinguish colors.
• Use hands and arms to perform repetitive tasks.
• Work in light to moderate noise levels where hearing protection is required.
• Work in wet, humid areas.
• Work in variable temperatures and weather conditions.
• Work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three – (5) Five years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Two-year college degree in business or related field preferred; Four-year college degree a plus.
• Experience in a non-union manufacturing environment a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making, motivational and organizational skills required.
• Strong self-confidence and leadership skills required.