As a working supervisor provide work direction and supervision to the maintenance team. Ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services in accordance with the company policies OSHA regulations and applicable laws. Oversee the maintenance and mechanical activities to ensure equipment operates effectively and efficiently. Perform general and preventative maintenance overhauls modifications fabrication welding and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs as needed. Demonstrate expertise in all maintenance functions and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis. *Please note: this is a supervisor with direct reports who also spends a portion of their time performing the job duties of the employees being supervised. Job Duties and Responsibilities
Prioritize and assign the daily jobs and work orders assignment detailing any requirements for the day and participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks
Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff
Support the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed within the given time.
Assist with everyday maintenance issues and repairs including planned unplanned and emergency assignments on production processing and packaging equipment as well as utility-related systems while adhering to all safety procedures
Participate in the installation of new equipment
Train operators to troubleshoot complex issues and minimize equipment downtime
Communicate with other departments management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly legibly and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
Stay up to date on new products equipment technology and techniques
Provide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipment
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset identify opportunities to improve processes
Ensure safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
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 corporate regulatory food safety quality and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee but is not a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical programmable controls (PLC/HMI) mechanical welding/fabrication refrigeration plumbing etc.
5 years of maintenance mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic electronic computer-controlled equipment PLC and HVAC or related experience with demonstrated leadership attributes or team lead experience
Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating cleaning material handling motor control relay control process control and packaging equipment
Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
Strong knowledge of facility equipment
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
Able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
Able to inspect equipment recognize potential problems and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
Able to use a variety of maintenance tools hand and power tools electric meters and material handling equipment in a safe manner
Able to perform complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently
Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
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