Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

S S STEINER, INC•Yakima, WA

2d•$33 - $38

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and supports the maintenance department’s performance and operating results. The role applies preventive and reactive maintenance processes and continuous process improvement techniques to promote reliable machinery and a high-performing team supporting production. The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor develops and continuously improves maintenance systems and partners with the Maintenance Supervisor and Operations Manager on the maintenance budget, staffing and training, parts inventory, and other maintenance metrics. The role also works with production, warehousing, and company-wide functions to improve site and business performance. This is a working supervisor position. It supervises the site maintenance team, including maintenance mechanics, parts clerks, training coordinators, and technicians, and involves daily participation in maintenance work and mechanic shift coverage as needed. The role supports on-call coverage with the Maintenance Supervisor to address maintenance needs at processing and warehousing facilities during off days and hours.

Requirements

Previous department or team leadership experience is required.
Experience working in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
Experience with mechanical, electrical, and other mechanical systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Desire to learn new technologies and new ways of working.
Ability to work across multiple shifts and shift schemes.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, be on call, and travel as needed.
Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods, including lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, and stooping.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, loud, labor-intensive environment with variable temperatures, from outdoor heat to indoor refrigerated coolers.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with applicable standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable standards.

Nice To Haves

A B.S. in a technical area, such as engineering or a related field, with several years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food, pharmaceutical, or beverage products.
Working experience with order fulfillment, manufacturing or maintenance management, team development, and project management.

Responsibilities

Define and align department goals, communicate them to the team, and hold self and team accountable for achieving them.
Support the professional development of maintenance team members.
Support company initiatives related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Integrate continuous process improvement and Lean manufacturing concepts into department operations.
Measure, report, and take accountability for maintenance department performance.
Provide technical and operational support for facilities as assigned by the manager.
Coordinate, evaluate, and continuously improve the department while fostering a positive culture.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's principles, policies, and applicable laws.
Communicate with employees; interview and hire; train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; leverage team and individual strengths; manage performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and solve problems.
Perform other related duties as directed.
Support on-call coverage with the Maintenance Supervisor to respond to maintenance needs at processing and warehousing facilities during off days and hours.
Participate in daily maintenance work and provide mechanic shift coverage when needed.