Supervisor, Maintenance

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders and provide clear direction to maintenance employees.
• Oversee pass down issues.
• Monitor activities to ensure an efficient and safe maintenance operation.
• Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures.
• Assist the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed within the given time.
• Aid in everyday maintenance issues and repairs.
• Actively support and implement preventative maintenance programs; schedule and provide constant monitoring of the preventative maintenance program and make adjustments as needed.
• Serve as first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests.
• Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Aid in developing procedures and policies for maintenance department.
• Complete and maintain record keeping using databases and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Support work for proper root cause analysis on breakdowns or failures to ensure equipment breakdown issues are addressed and resolved.
• Aid the maintenance manager on capital and special projects.
• Work with inventory or supply employees to ensure an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is not available.
• Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
• Provide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipment.
• Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Education And Experience

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years of maintenance or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience
• Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of facility equipment
• Training or experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
• Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
• Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• Able to think and use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information
• Able to demonstrate initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
• Able to adapt to changing operational needs and lead others through change
• Able to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees

Other Information

• Travel 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
• An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
• $70000 - $90000 / year