Maintenance Supervisor 1st shift

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter....

• Supervision of the day-to-day maintenance functions and personnel including scheduling of labor to meet plant and equipment requirements and assigning responsibilities and tasks.
• Provide support by troubleshooting preventative maintenance training and sharing of information with other maintenance personnel.
• Actively participate with Operations in plant improvement initiatives. Ensure all mechanical electrical electronic pneumatic and structural repair and improvements are performed to industry and Saputo standards.
• Evaluate Maintenance personnel skills and abilities and establish a training program for development within the Department. Coach and develop maintenance employees to achieve continuous improvement in performance levels.
• Advise the Maintenance Manager Plant Manager Department Managers and Supervisors on equipment issues and their impact on production output.
• Ensure that all utilities (i.e. refrigeration electrical steam compressed air systems etc.) are in proper working order to support production. Troubleshoot machinery and process systems in the event of breakdowns.
• Coordinate with production supervision downtime windows for PM and repair work.
• Maintain current technical documentation relative to PLCs instrumentation and equipment (i.e. PLC ladder logic blueprints manuals SOPs maintenance procedures preventative maintenance inventory control and parts purchasing).
• Maintain awareness and monitor costs relative to the maintenance operation.
• Monitor the work area to ensure a safe environment is maintained and all plant safety rules are followed.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in accomplishing department goals by promoting and driving the goals with all members of the department

You are best suited for the role if you

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field preferred and/or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the field of industrial automation; Dairy Food and/or Beverage industry experience preferred; and supervision experience required.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley components Bosch equipment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration PLCs HMIs electrical pneumatics hydraulics and packaging equipment. Programming experience required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook. MP2 and SAP helpful.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze mechanical/electrical/process control system functions in order to determine the most efficient method of resolving malfunctions.
• Ability to lead coach and train the Maintenance team in order to develop the necessary technical skills and knowledge to support operations relative to equipment reliability.
• Ability to evaluate production processes in order to determine the most efficient method of accomplishing operational goals.
• Ability to work flexible hours primarily 1st shift hours. Weekends will be as needed.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.