Maintenance Supervisor (Nights, 2-2-3)
Role Purpose
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance department, ensuring that all automated production machinery and facility systems operate efficiently. This role involves leading a team of Maintenance Technicians, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities, and supporting production goals in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment. This position is considered a front-line leader in the brewery.
Accountabilities & Impact
Safety: Ensure all maintenance activities are conducted in compliance with all safety regulations and guidelines and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Conduct regular safety training sessions and promote a culture of safety awareness among maintenance team members. Investigate and report any safety incidents or near misses and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Quality/Food Safety: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines. Support the Quality and Food Safety teams by ensuring that production equipment is maintained in a sanitary condition to prevent contamination.
Maintenance Operations: Oversee daily maintenance technician activities, including supporting troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment such as conveyors, mixers, packaging machines, pumps, and electrical systems (480VAC & 24VDC). Ensure quick response and resolution of equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime. Collaborate with production teams to schedule and prioritize maintenance work. Develop, implement, and maintain a robust preventive maintenance schedule to ensure the longevity and reliability of equipment. Track and analyze equipment performance data to identify areas for improvement and proactively address potential issues. Provide technical support and guidance in troubleshooting and repairing equipment, including PLCs, servo motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and safety modules.
Team Management: Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Maintenance Team members (Maintenance Tech, Facilities Tech, LGV, Calibrations, and SME’s), providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and job satisfaction. Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively to maximize productivity and production efficiency. Verify required work permits, work orders, parts drawings, and other documents and procedures are followed by all assigned team members. Assist in shift scheduling and ensure proper staffing to meet production demands. Communicate scheduling changes and adjustments to team members. Manage team members time and attendance, including schedules, timecards approval, time-off approval, and adherence to No-Fault Attendance Policy. Monitor the performance of the team and hold one-on-one accountability discussions to discuss areas for improvement and set goals for continued development. Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify potential issues and address them promptly.
Inventory Management: Monitor maintenance parts inventory, ensuring critical spares are available. Work with planner/buyer on ordering and maintaining inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and quality improvement within the maintenance department. Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing projects, to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Drive root cause/corrective action ensuring all measurables are achieved consistently.
Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Packaging, Brewing, Quality, and Supply Chain, to achieve production goals and resolve issues. Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure alignment on maintenance schedules aligned with production goals.
Skills & Experiences Needed
High School diploma or equivalent.
Associates degree, certification or higher within a technical field preferred.
5+ years of supervisory / leadership experience in industrial maintenance.
Experience leading multiple shifts and on call availability (after hours and including weekends).
Excellent understanding of continuous flow processes and high-speed manufacturing equipment operation, engineering and upkeep.
Experience using a CMMS system for scheduling and planning maintenance activities.
Must be proficient in the use of computer and software skills such as MS Office, Power BI, Teams, and email. Excel – intermediate.
Working Conditions
Fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
Subject to extreme temperatures.
Shift work including days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends and up to 12 hrs.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand/move 8-12 hours per day.
Ability to ascend/descend stairs/ladders throughout shift.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to) bump cap, hearing protection, safety steel toe shoes and safety glasses.
Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).