Maintenance Supervisor

Select Milk Producers•Littlefield, TX

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About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor assists with the supervision and leadership of maintenance department employees, subject to the approval and direction of the Maintenance Manager. The role may also include work normally performed by a Maintenance Technician. The supervisor oversees maintenance and repair of production and support equipment, maintenance work orders, staff training, safety and food-safety practices, and continuous-improvement activities. This position serves as backup for the Maintenance Manager and participates on the Food Safety and Food Quality teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
College-level verbal and written communication skills.
At least three years of maintenance department management or supervision experience.
At least seven years of production maintenance experience involving electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical and mechanical systems, and food or dairy processes and equipment.
Must possess or be able to acquire an Industrial Truck Operator License.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance department management or supervision experience in a dairy processing environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with company safety standards, state and federal safety regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Supervise Maintenance Technicians.
Assist the Maintenance Manager with developing and implementing maintenance training modules for sanitary dairy equipment and assigning personnel to jobs according to their skills.
Monitor maintenance personnel’s progress on assigned tasks and report deviations to the Maintenance Manager.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of food-safety systems.
Maintain and repair production equipment, including pumps, pasteurizers, evaporators, dryers, valves, and packaging equipment.
Maintain and repair support equipment, including boilers, air compressors, glycol chillers, HVAC systems, condensers, vacuum pumps, wastewater meters, conductivity meters, and water meters.
Oversee chemical handling for support equipment and testing of boiler feed water, condensate, cooling tower water, food-grade glycol, and plant process water.
Oversee fabrication and manufacture of equipment for production needs, including product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, and pneumatic lines.
Assist with maintaining drawings, programs, and technical documentation so plant records remain current.
Review and schedule work orders and activity reports daily.
Supervise and train staff to ensure work is completed properly and on time.
Immediately report equipment damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions to the Manager.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality food products that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Care for and maintain company tools.
Participate in efficiency and improvement efforts to support a culture of continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Provide backup for the Maintenance Manager.
Participate on the Food Safety Team and Food Quality Team.
Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork, contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives, lead by example in safety and accountability, and support development of preventive maintenance programs and equipment standards.