Maintenance Supervisor

Irca Group•Union City, CA

20d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

This key position provides leadership and direction to the facility maintenance department. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for facility projects and the repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations. The role controls causes of failure and ensures equipment receives its full useful life in coordination with daily maintenance completed by operating personnel.

Requirements

A four-year college or university degree in a relevant discipline, such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, or food processing; industrial management; or another technical discipline, or actively pursuing such a degree with relevant experience and proven accomplishment.
Lean manufacturing experience with documented achievements.
Excellent troubleshooting expertise covering equipment, systems, procedures, and personnel.
Proven achievements in root-cause problem identification leading to permanent resolution.
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, a history of major problem-solving events, and critical analysis and strategy-development skills.
Background in leading implementation of sustained improvements to equipment and personnel situations.
Experience implementing and leading TPM and/or Lean initiatives, including root cause analysis, OEE, 5S, Center-lining, and Kaizen; ability to explain Lean principles and how they can improve maintenance performance.
2–3 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Grow maintenance department initiatives and programs according to the department’s Vision and Mission, and ensure plant personnel understand the Roadmap and their roles in the process.
Build and sustain professional credibility with plant personnel and the maintenance team by identifying priority items, communicating analysis, and scheduling permanent repairs; structure team duties and schedules for effectiveness.
Develop a plan and timeline to eliminate emergency repair work and maximize planned and project work.
Manage and maximize the capability and efficiency of direct-reporting employees.
Manage buildings and grounds maintenance to maintain safety and performance in food-safe facilities, using a recurring preventive maintenance calendar.
Audit and manage production equipment inspections and certifications; identify outside resources needed for compliance, prioritize safety, and maximize internal capability and communication.
Maintain continuity between maintenance shifts through shift-exchange and safety meetings and a transitional schedule for maintenance leads; coordinate scheduled contractors and review their work and specific safety exposures.
Manage technical contractors, including preparing contractor packages detailing requirements, responsibilities, contract agreements, and installation specifications.