Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

JOB POSTING

Job Title :    Maintenance Supervisor                           Openings :   1                Shift : Second (2)

SUMMARY : The Maintenance Supervisor for the Dyersburg location directs, plans, controls and monitors the overall operation of the maintenance department to ensure the continuous ability of the equipment to efficiently serve our customers while maintaining high standards in quality, food safety, and plant safety, while meeting the department’s budget. The Maintenance Supervisor will be expected to maintain a good level of communication with other departments (Quality, Warehouse, Production, etc...) and ensure production priorities and shortfalls are addressed in a timely fashion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Adhere to the company philosophies (mission, values, vision, etc..)
• Direct supervision of Maintenance team and department ensuring all production requirements are met in quality, quantity, dates, efficiency, and cost.
• Project work (internal and centrally controlled projects) as agreed by the plant management; tracking and reporting progress of projects.
• Introduction and implementation of shop floor management including evaluation and analysis.
• Administrative management of employees including scheduling, time and attendance management, absenteeism tracking, annual planning, discipline, performance reviews, overtime management and setting expectations for cleanliness of the workplace.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Develop and implement a training schedule for existing and new employees.
• Develop, implement and follow-up plans to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
• Perform safety and sanitation audits and participate as an active member in the safety, quality and food safety committees. Member of the HACCP Team.
• Conduct training sessions for the department employees as needed.
• Purchase all materials required for the operation of the department including safety equipment, spare parts, tools etc..
• Monitor and ensure work order system operates effectively (ensure safety, food safety and other operational work orders are addressed promptly).
• Ensure equipment performs in a safety manner and complies with all the OSHA regulations.
• Collaborate in the development of the department budget and productivity parameters.
• Develop and implement improvements and changes in the work instructions, job descriptions and training needs.
• Keep employees informed on factors relating to their work assignment, work progress, and opportunity for advancement.
• Responsible to maintain and improve the preventive maintenance program and ensures the preventive maintenance scheduled is followed accordingly
• Responsible to ensure all plant equipment is properly maintained per manufacturer recommendations and in accordance with the preventive maintenance schedule
• Responsible to modify and / or suggest modifications to the equipment upon management approval, to improve its overall performance, safety or food safety operation.
• Ensure the building is properly maintained
• Train mechanics and production personnel in troubleshooting techniques and equipment operation.
• Establish and maintain productivity standards.
• Supervise external contractors needed for project completion.
• Maintenance of all work processes and specifications according to IFS standard, HACCP and environmental management.
• Implement and ensure all adherence to environmental regulations for health, safety and environmental protection.
• Demonstrate an environmentally and energy conscious behavior for employees.
• Responsible for the plant heating system (Boiler Room).
• Responsible for any necessary changes or extensions of PLC programs.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality concerns to Supervision, Quality or Senior Management. Support the SQF system through adherence to plant policies and procedures.

Other Requirements :

Excellent Computer skills (Microsoft office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ERP system).

Professional Qualifications and Experience Required :

Direct Reports