Maintenance Supervisor (Facilities) - Ripon

About the role

The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Senior Manager. This position is responsible for managing all facility maintenance areas, supervising and developing Maintenance Technicians, training, and safety. Additionally, this position will support annual capital plan development, execute capital projects, and deal with outside vendors. The role utilizes CMMS software and programs, works closely with operations staff to balance maintenance and production needs, and drives a proactive maintenance strategy through the use of industry best practices like TPM and RCM tools and methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facility maintenance areas, supervision and development of Maintenance Technicians, training, and safety.
• Support annual capital plan development and execution of capital projects.
• Work closely with operations staff to balance maintenance and production needs.
• Drive an increase in safety culture for the maintenance team and the Ripon site with a zero compromise towards safety mindset.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks, whether through outside vendors or internal technicians, are in compliance with company and governmental requirements, including safety and sanitation.
• Set and meet deadlines in an ever-changing production environment and a willingness to work when needed.
• Execute an overall site asset maintenance strategy and the tactical plans for implementation.
• Manage the maintenance budget while delivering higher asset productivity through reduction of maintenance related downtime.
• Measure efficient maintenance planning, scheduling, and tracking using CMMS.
• Lead engineering efforts in equipment selection and implementation of capital projects including start-ups as well as identification and resolution of chronic equipment downtime issues.
• Increase employees' knowledge and skills to identify root cause problem solving and make effective repairs that result in less downtime.
• Maintain a close interaction with Production, Quality, Planning, Engineering and Finance.
• Track and monitor KPIs (key performance indicators) and targets that lead to effective maintenance in support of operations.
• Improve overall asset reliability and reduce unscheduled downtime and maintenance costs through oversight for all technical aspects of the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years related experience in the production/ manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with industrial electronics/electrical, ammonia refrigeration, pneumatics, mechanical systems, hydraulics, building construction, blueprints, processing equipment, boilers, PLC's and VFD's.
• Experience managing RMP/PSM projects related to ammonia and SO2.
• Strong computer skills relating to CMMS/work order system and MS Office suite.
• Committed to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other FED/State rules and regulations including environmental.
• Department leadership: Must gain the respect of all personnel through effective leadership.
• Possess and demonstrate Preventative and Predictive Maintenance.
• Management knowledge and have a strong grasp of cost drivers, vendor choices, planning, scheduling.
• Strive for continuous improvements in all areas of responsibility and keep current with technological advancements.
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality, work effectively in team/crew environment, adherence to all safety regulations and operating procedures.