Maintenance Supervisor

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the main point of contact to address equipment related issues and disruptions.
• Work with the maintenance team and maintenance planner to provide proper coverage for planned maintenance work each week.
• Take the lead, and work with engineering and supervisors, to troubleshoot plant process upsets and equipment breakdowns, reprioritizing maintenance efforts as necessary to reduce downtime for emergent work.
• Host daily safety meetings, support all plant safety initiatives, hire and train personnel, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality programs.
• Provide support and advise regarding project planning and PM generation efforts.
• Attend and participate in daily process update meetings.
• Maintain information required for plant assets to facilitate the maintenance support of these assets efficiently and effectively, and review pertinent information prior to maintenance efforts.
• Ensure that the maintenance team has the tools necessary for their work and coordinate with the storeroom to ensure parts and equipment availability.
• Communicate with vendors/suppliers, coordinators, engineers, storeroom, and plant management regarding the status of repairs, condition of equipment, and necessary prioritization of manpower for upcoming and ongoing jobs.
• Aid in internal audits and external audits as necessary.
• Champion all safety procedures, incident follow up, procedure updates, and overall safety of the plant maintenance activities.
• Manage timekeeping and overtime using UKG software.

Required Education and Experience

• Educational Background: A degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering is preferred, but we welcome candidates with relevant trades experience (millwright, electrician, etc.).
• Experience: If you don’t have a degree, you should bring 3- 5 years of industrial maintenance supervisory experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with industrial maintenance techniques (PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, TPM).
• Safety Focus: A solid understanding of engineering and safety practices.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to coordinate, train, and motivate both hourly employees and outside contractors.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and technical skills.
• Team Player: A collaborative spirit to support maintenance teams and work well with colleagues.

NATURE & SCOPE

• In this role, you will ensure the 24/7 availability of production equipment and facilities, prioritizing safety and efficiency. Your leadership will help balance contractor support with our internal workforce while staying within budget. This is a supervisor position in a union environment.