Maintenance Supervisor

California Dairies Inc•Pixley, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee care and maintenance of all steam, electrical, refrigeration and mechanical equipment, including the use of welding, gas, and electrical equipment in the plant. This role involves maintaining and repairing all production and support equipment, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and managing plant projects. The supervisor is also responsible for the supervision, training, and scheduling of Engineers, reviewing work orders, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety programs, and food safety standards. The position requires active participation in the emergency response team and maintaining certifications for respirator use and hazardous materials.

Requirements

College level verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with upper management on a daily basis.
Leadership, team development, coaching, and / or teaching experience.
Good math and statistical skills.
Excellent computer skills for data input, report writing, program tracking.
Excellent organizational and follow through skills.
Demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
Minimum three years’ experience in a production setting involving electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, and general mechanical.
At least one year supervisory experience.
English is required as the written and spoken language.
Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license.
Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a Hazardous Materials Technician Certificate.
Must possess or be able to acquire a state issued Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair all production equipment, including but not limited to: pumps, Pasteurizers, homogenizers, evaporators, dryers, churns, valves, baggers, etc.
Maintain and repair all support equipment, including but not limited to: boiler, air-compressors, ammonia compressors, thermal storage units, condensers, vacuum pumps, ammonia systems, air conditioning units, sewer meters, conductivity meters, water meters, etc.
Obtain medical clearance to use respirator and maintain certification.
Be an active part of the emergency response team as prescribed by the company Safety Program.
Oversee the fabrication and manufacturing of equipment for production needs and ensure such fabrication and manufacturing is in accordance with the applicable safety regulations, product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, pneumatic lines, etc.
Documentation of all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant record current.
Ensure all elements of the Preventive Service Maintenance (PSM) program are being adhered to.
Responsible for supervision of all Engineers.
Responsible for reviewing on a daily basis work orders and activity reports.
Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
Assist in preparing capital project bids.
Responsible for preventative maintenance program.
Oversee plant projects, account for expenditures for each project.
Comply with Process Safety Management Standards (PSM).
Responsible for care and maintenance of company tools.
Purchasing and Purchase Order control.
Troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
Be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
Follow and enforce all safety and working rules.
Get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
Excellent regular full time attendance in support of company objectives.
Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
This position has employee supervisory responsibilities in the area of discipline, performance evaluations, On the Job Training Forms, Incident Reports, and any other documentation.
Coordinate on the job training.
Oversee adherence to company policies and procedures.
Oversee scheduling of employees.
Have the responsibility of reviewing time sheets and addressing overtime.
Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.
Ensure "Food Safety and Quality".
Perform other duties as assigned.
Clearly communicate the company's vision & goals and how the team's work contributes to them.
Set a positive example through their own work ethic, attitude, and commitment to quality.
Develop and empower team members by delegating tasks effectively and providing opportunities for growth and development.
Provide clear instructions and expectations, along with the “why”, for tasks and projects.
Offer regular feedback and coaching to help team members improve their skills and performance.
Foster a sense of teamwork and shared purpose, emphasizing that the team is stronger together.
Recognize and celebrate team accomplishments and individual contributions.
Advocate for the team's needs and concerns, up, down, and across the organization.
Encourage and support the team to challenge the status quo, to identify and suggest process improvements, and to embrace innovation.