Maintenance Supervisor

Select Milk•Littlefield, TX

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About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor assists with supervising and leading maintenance department employees under the direction and approval of the Maintenance Manager, and may also perform work normally done by a Maintenance Technician. The role is responsible for maintaining and repairing production and support equipment, overseeing related chemical handling and testing, and supporting the fabrication of equipment for production needs. It also contributes to food safety and quality systems, employee training, work-order scheduling, documentation, safety compliance, and continuous improvement. The Maintenance Supervisor serves as a 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 supervisory experience.
At least seven years of production maintenance experience involving electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, 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 supervisory experience in a dairy processing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with company safety standards, state and federal safety regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
Supervise Maintenance Technicians and train staff to ensure work is completed properly and on time.
Assist the Maintenance Manager with developing and implementing training modules for sanitary dairy equipment.
Assist in assigning maintenance personnel to jobs based on their skills, monitor progress, and report deviations to the Maintenance Manager.
Support development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of food-safety-related 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 operation and testing of boiler feed water, condensate, cooling tower water, food-grade glycol, and plant process water.
Oversee fabrication and manufacturing 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.
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 and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Support development of preventive maintenance (PM) programs and equipment standards.
Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork, and lead by example in safety and accountability.
Serve as backup for the Maintenance Manager and participate on the Food Safety Team and Food Quality Team.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.