Maintenance Supervisor (2nd shift)

Ajinomoto Foods North America•San Diego, CA

44d•$100,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising maintenance activities to ensure equipment and plant assets are functional and optimized, while limiting operational delays and associated costs. Ensures safe work practices during general maintenance of equipment, including but not limited to installation and repairs. Ensures preventative maintenance of plant assets including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, HVAC, plumbing systems, structures, buildings, production machinery, boilers and ammonia refrigeration are routinely taking place and evaluated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through on the job training or experience
5+ years supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food manufacturing or consumer goods industry
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization
Must possess a strong leadership skill
Strong organizational and planning skills
Solid decision-making skills and a strong sense of urgency
Solid technical troubleshooting skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Working through direct reports, ensures that plant equipment is maintained in optimum operating condition to avoid, or minimize, production down-time and costs
Responds urgently to equipment related production issues and downtime by assigning repair work as soon as issues are identified
Develops, maintains and administers all aspects of the critical spare parts and inventory
Ensures timely completion of work orders; repairs, and preventative maintenance and documentation of all maintenance activities
Approves all parts orders within approved purchasing limits and budgets
Continually assess maintenance effectiveness and works with production team to identify opportunities for improvement, production optimization and maintenance planning
Work with other departments and individuals to effectively coordinate equipment and building maintenance activities
Responsible for providing after-hours maintenance resources by calling in appropriate maintenance staff; responds personally in critical or complicated situations
Ensures that all maintenance storage and work areas in a neat, safe and secure condition
Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, while achieving budgeted goals for efficiency on an on-going basis
Provides necessary guidance, technical support, and training to ensure that all employees work safely and comply with food safety programs
Ensures compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) according to company and customer expectations
Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to; new hire orientation and training, scheduling, performance evaluations, discipline, coaching, safety training and employee development, along with recommendations for hiring and terminations.
Assures that associates have all the proper tools, equipment and parts in proper working condition toperform their necessary job duties
Facilitates and promotes a team concept by working with associates as a team member through coaching, leading, listening, coordinating and supporting
Conducts counseling sessions and issue disciplinary action as necessary
Provides assistance to and follow-up with outside contractors performing work on-site
Performs other duties as assigned