Maintenance Supervisor

As a working Supervisor this position will provide direction establishing priorities assigns tasks coordinates work projects and the work of other maintenance personnel to ensure safe and effective use of manpower. Ensures reliable operation of plant/warehouse and equipment.

Wage: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of but not be limited to the following:

General

• Supervises repairs maintenance cleaning and installation of machines to ensure continuous production.
• Supervises general maintenance of building and grounds.
• Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards
• Ensures that the building the machinery and all areas are fully functional and safe for use. Responsible for all projects related to facilities maintenance.
• Ensures all plant/DC systems are operating as required and within the specification limits for plant operations. (air compressors ammonia systems HVAC etc.)
• Observes documents and offers suggestions for equipment modifications changes and upgrades that improve production processes.
• Develop preventative maintenance plans for all equipment
• Requisition tools equipment and supplies for required operations.
• Responsible for monitoring completion of assigned Preventative Maintenance tasks and returns completed documentation to Maintenance Coordinator.

Personnel

• Ensure proper staffing is maintained including interviewing and hiring new team members.
• Responsible for coaching and disciplining employees. Responsible for appraising employee performance.
• Train maintenance associates in all aspects of their job responsibilities
• Ensure that all employees are adequately and properly trained in safety sanitation procedures and chemical handling etc.
• Develop a workforce that trains line leads to be responsible for all aspects of their lines and are capable of performing preventative maintenance procedures.
• Maintain attendance records counsel employees with poor attendance and follow up with coaching/discipline as appropriate.
• Appraise work performance: conduct appropriate reviews for team members; give coaching/discipline as appropriate in a consistent and timely manner.
• Review correct and approve timekeeping tool to ensure team members are paid correctly each pay period.
• Ensures all procedures polices and work rules are followed.

Safety

• Maintains a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with all safety USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Maintains a clean work area and follows all safety procedures and instructs Maintenance Technicians i.e. Lock-out/Tag-out to maintain a safe working environment.
• Documents all on-site employee accidents and reviews preventative measures with employee.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Leadership

• Provide hands on leadership to the facility maintenance team
• Build and support a culture which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
• Encourage team member initiative and innovation and show recognition for effort and achievement.

Communication

• Communicate with peers subordinates and leaders in an effective timely manner.
• Confer with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications :

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED*

Required Experience: 2-3 years of equipment maintenance in manufacturing including hydraulics pneumatics & electronics

Preferred: 1 year of Lead or prior supervisory experience preferably in the food industry

*A high school diploma or GED is equivalent to two years of relevant experience

REQUIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Must demonstrated effective leadership problem solving presentation and employee motivational skills.
• Proficient in Internet navigation Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Exceptional mechanical aptitude and facility maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulics pneumatics electronics and/or electrical/mechanical
• Ability to maintain and handle multiple functions/ tasks relating to the day to day operations for Jack Links
• Proactive style that ensures the completion of projects despite obstacle
• Actively seeks to utilize a Collaborative Team Approach in all situations
• Continually strives to influence a positive company culture and leads by example

Additional Information :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Links is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation and gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
Jack Links provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new Team Members Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid we use E-Verifys photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Links has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1- (TDD: 1-).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time