Jobs · Manufacturing · Kansas

Maintenance Supervisor

empirical Foods · Garden City, KS · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain talented team members who are passionate about excellence.
  • Supervise and provide oversight over work processes in technical areas.
  • Create personalized development plans to help your team grow their technical skills.
  • Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks while providing effective decision support to the team.
  • Build a learning environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
  • Develop weekly work schedules and coordinate technical activities across departments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with mechanical and electrical systems, automation, mechanical equipment, fluid power, and industrial networks.
  • Ensure your team has the right tools, resources, and support to succeed.
  • Implement efficient work procedures and best practices.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on feedback from frontline support teams.
  • Research and recommend new technologies, processes, and equipment to keep us competitive.
  • Partner with plant management on reliability, safety, and operational excellence.
  • Champion Research & Development activities and innovation projects.
  • Lead change management efforts with confidence and clarity.

Qualifications

  • Fundamental expertise in mechanical, electro-mechanical, instrumentation, and automation systems, or other related technical skills and abilities.
  • Experience with maintenance management systems (work orders, preventative maintenance, scheduling).
  • Knowledge of millwright, machinist, or engineering principles is a plus.
  • Proficiency with computer systems and software applications.
  • Demonstrated Competencies:
    • Critical thinker - who can solve complex problems quickly.
    • Strong communicator - who can connect with everyone from technicians to executives.
    • Leader - who motivates by example and provides constructive feedback.
    • Highly organized - with excellent project management abilities.
    • Adaptable and resilient - in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
    • Team builder - who is approachable, diplomatic, and collaborative.
    • Results-driven - with the ability to work independently when needed.
    • Conflict resolver - who keeps projects moving forward.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 60lbs.
    • This position requires standing, walking, climbing, twisting, reaching, bending, and lifting.
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in industrial plant maintenance. Strong background in mechanical repairs. Electrical systems, and automation experience highly desirable. Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial networks and automated systems a plus. Proven supervisory or team leadership experience required.
  • Education: Associate degree in industrial maintenance, electro-mechanical technology, mechanical engineering, or related technical field preferred. Relevant military technical training welcomed. Equivalent practical experience may substitute for formal education.
  • Department: Maintenance.

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision
  • Disability
  • Life
  • Flex Medical and Dependent Care
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays

Additional

  • Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Must have regular and punctual attendance.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

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