Supervisor Maintenance (DS)

About the Role

Leads, motivates, and develops a technical team of maintenance employees to perform equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures. Drives losses out of systems, creates consistent standard approaches, and achieves production results while improving individual skills and enhancing teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily maintenance operations for assigned areas.
• Directs the activities of employees to perform equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Directs or performs layout work for each project as needed; consults with engineers and vendors.
• Ensures repairs are done correctly and efficiently.
• Supports site-wide maintenance functions, including packaging, process, mechanical, electrical, building maintenance, and stationary engineering.
• Improves reliability of production lines and reduces machinery downtime.
• Optimizes maintenance and operating efficiencies by minimizing costs and implementing key performance indicators.
• Works with Engineering & Technical Services to ensure seamless introduction of capital projects and automation advancements.
• Ensures regulatory compliance in health & safety, environmental standards, and equipment operations.
• Builds the maintenance team’s capability to execute world-class maintenance systems, including preventive and predictive maintenance, MRO inventory control, and maintenance planning.
• Develops the team’s ability to troubleshoot technical and process failures and determine when to seek additional support.
• Manages employees: directs work activities, monitors performance, collaborates with HR on hiring and disciplinary actions, and recommends compensation decisions.
• Fosters a cooperative and harmonious work environment to enhance employee morale and productivity.
• Participates in team development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies.
• Adheres to Simmons operating systems principles and objectives, including quality, security, LEAN, and company policies.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, safety, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience leading a maintenance team preferred.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and cost management.
• Familiarity with business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and general computer use.
• Preferred experience within a food processing organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of related work experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer direction.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Steel-toed shoes
• Ear plugs
• Hair net

Physical Activities

• Enters and locates information on a computer; visually verifies small print.
• Communicates with customers, vendors, or employees via telephone, in person, or electronic mail.
• May present information to small or large groups.
• Works in various temperatures within a manufacturing environment.
• Moves about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property.
• May travel via car or plane to various work locations, possibly requiring overnight stays.

Travel

Travels to and from multiple facilities or work-sites, possibly requiring overnight stays.