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Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor Openings: 1

Shift: Third (3)

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).

• Certified in PLC/HMI and/or robotic programming.
• Experience installing, programming and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Experience installing, programming and troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives.
• Experience installing, operating, maintaining, checking and troubleshooting all types of AC and DC electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal electric codes.
• Able to read and make proper installations of complex electrical circuits from wiring diagrams.
• Experience installing and repairing electrical conduit, cables, piping, and tubing, including all necessary connections, controls and grounding.
• Able to disassemble, repair and reassemble gear boxes, fans conveyors, blowers, compressors, pumps, valves, furnaces, drives and all allied mechanical equipment related to electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing oven combustion and safety devices.
• Possesses working knowledge of hydraulic, compressed air systems and be able to read complex diagrams and troubleshoot these systems.
• Experience installing and repairing pneumatic conduit, cables, piping, and tubing, including all necessary connections, controls and grounding.
• Possess working knowledge of the following equipment:
• MIG/TIG/ARC welding equipment
• Gas & Plasma cutting equipment
• Power tools such as drill presses, cut off saw, lathes, mills, and table tools.
• Electrical test equipment such as voltmeter, megger, ammeter, diode and SCR tester.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations, i.e. OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA and other applicable legislation and certifications.
• Bachelor's degree required
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Computer skills (Microsoft office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ERP system).
• Boiler Certification preferred

Professional Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Applicant must be a committed team worker with a strong sense of responsibility and excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in supervising, coaching, and developing staff. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a managerial/supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Maintenance in a manufacturing plant required. Food manufacturing preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.
• Must be available to travel throughout the United States and overseas.
• Valid driver's license is required

Direct Reports

• Maintenance Technicians
• Senior Automations Technicians
• Waste Water Treatment
• Waste Dock Associate
• Facility Maintenance