Maintenance Shift Supervisor - Day Shift

Sweet Candy Company•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Maintenance Shift Supervisor supports a team of maintenance technicians in providing reliable equipment for production. The role leads and develops the maintenance team, coordinates maintenance work with operations and external parties, and ensures maintenance plans and practices support organizational goals. The supervisor is also responsible for team performance, attendance, safety response, and continuous improvement. The position works Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday, from 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either two years of industrial-maintenance-related technical training certification or at least seven years of manufacturing maintenance experience. A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or a related field is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of industrial-maintenance-related technical training certification and/or a minimum of seven years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
Ability to develop and maintain a Reliability Centered Preventive Maintenance program.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and professionally with contractors, vendors, and trainers.
Ability to work independently and provide direction to others.
Competency in troubleshooting, electrical controls, variable speed drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, schematics, and welding.
Strong decision-making skills, balancing production goals and equipment uptime with department and company goals.
Positive leadership that supports a unified, collaborative team.
Continuous-improvement mindset and ability to prioritize and optimize work effectively.
Ability to train new team members effectively.
Ability to work in a collaborative, multicultural, team-oriented environment and thrive under pressure and deadlines.
Adaptability and flexibility, including the ability to respond in real time.
Results-driven and proactive approach, with ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Analytical and reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and implement corrective measures.
Risk-management capability.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or a related field.

Responsibilities

Work safely, follow safety protocols, and ensure the team does the same.
Lead, schedule, train, and develop the maintenance team so members understand and can perform their areas of responsibility.
Ensure direct reports follow established guidelines; coach, review, redirect, discipline, and document as needed.
Conduct oneself professionally and treat others with respect to support morale and productivity.
Serve as a liaison between maintenance and operations, and coordinate with maintenance staff, contractors, and external vendors.
Manage spare parts and alignment between the maintenance department and storeroom.
Prepare maintenance plans aligned with the organization’s maintenance goals.
Work with outside vendors, subject matter experts, and trainers to keep processes and knowledge up to date.
Conduct annual performance reviews and develop growth goals with direct reports.
Manage attendance policies and the timekeeping system for direct reports.
Provide conflict resolution.
Respond to safety incidents, administer first aid when needed, and participate in emergency evacuation sweeps.
Develop and maintain a Reliability Centered Preventive Maintenance program.
Prioritize and optimize maintenance work to meet production goals and implement corrective measures when needed.
Welcome and train new team members to support retention and engagement.