Packaging Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

The Packaging Maintenance Supervisor supports high-speed packaging operations at the Hammond Dove Bar Factory. Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting maintenance activities for packaging equipment.
• Driving preventive maintenance programs and monitoring equipment performance.
• Leading root cause analysis of breakdowns and coordinating shutdown activities.
• Training and mentoring a team of mechanics.
• Collaborating with various teams to ensure production continuity.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting maintenance activities for packaging equipment.
• Developing and executing preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitoring equipment performance and identifying corrective maintenance needs.
• Leading root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Planning and coordinating shutdown activities and maintenance schedules.
• Training and coaching a team of mechanics.
• Working collaboratively with parts storeroom, planning teams, and suppliers.
• Collaborating with area owners and other maintenance supervisors.
• Following and enforcing safety, quality, and GMP rules and regulations.
• Providing leadership and direction to the maintenance team.

Requirements

Required qualifications include:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with 1 year of manufacturing maintenance supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Experience using CMMS systems like SAP or MS DMS.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior supervisory experience in a union environment is preferred.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have:

• A strong background in high-speed packaging equipment maintenance.
• A passion for continuous improvement and winning.
• A hands-on approach to supervision and team development.

Benefits

Unilever offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance, including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Access to numerous voluntary benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.