Maintenance Supervisor - Mid Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Schulenburg, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the daily maintenance of production mechanical and electrical equipment, external equipment, and building maintenance and grounds. This includes processing equipment, building lighting, utilities, and computer systems and networking. The role works closely with the production department to optimize facility operations and is responsible for the reliability, uptime, and availability of DFA assets. This position drives daily improvement, manages the continuous preventative maintenance program, completes audits and inspections, and implements corrective actions. The shift for this position is Noon - 9:00 pm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or Technical Degree with 3 years of related experience
3-5 years supervisory experience
3+ year experience in a Manufacturing environment
Skills that foster good working relationships with all levels within the organization
Computer skills- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Computer systems, networking, and telephone system troubleshooting
Valid Driver’s License
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Food, Beverage or Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Journeyman or apprenticeship in skilled trades
Advanced computer skills- SAP, MP2
Electrical and Instrumentation certification

Responsibilities

Continuously drive the facility’s culture toward a higher level of safety, challenging status quo safety behaviors, engaging in Safety initiatives and ensuring safety related training is attended by all employees.
Identify and retain highly effective personnel through proper selection, training and task assignment.
Identify and implement developmental plans and training for supervisors and support staff to ensure skills in welding, sheet metal, steam generation, refrigeration, and instrumentation are current and progressive.
Establish and manage the department’s budget to ensure financial goals are met or exceeded.
Ensure the department’s activities remain in or exceed the standards and specifications established by Quality Assurance.
Meet the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing, and report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Supervise assigned Maintenance Mechanics and Electrical Technicians.
Schedule maintenance activities with hourly employees.
Facilitate transitions of engineering projects to operations.
Resolve equipment, computer, security, and telephone breakdown issues.
Create, approve, process, track and distribute work orders.
Recommend, implement, and manage P.M. Program along with the Maintenance Systems Coordinator.
Identify and resolve maintenance problems associated with production process and equipment.
Requisition, purchase and assist Maintenance System Coordinator to manage the maintenance spare parts and store inventory.
Implement, audit, and manage 5S standards within their areas of responsibility.
Engage and interact with all personnel on a regular basis assisting them with their concerns and questions.
Drive key performance indicators to all levels within the organization and participate in making recommendations for necessary changes to enhance the business objectives.
Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities in department, operations, and other areas of the facility as part of the team to ensure plant sustainability.
Manage employee’s performance through establishing expectations, holding people accountable and developing the understanding of the sense of urgency in addressing Operational needs.
Partner with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures or process, the injection of new products or product lines, and the development of new plan and designs.
Manage and ensure good business communication practices are engaged at all levels to ensure key stakeholders are well informed, have the ability to appropriately respond.
Oversee and ensure all process changes, equipment changes or product changes are understood by all employees in a timely fashion.
Ensure a decisive understanding of budgeting, uptime, problem solving techniques, motivational techniques, long range planning, and Employee & Labor Relations are understood and implemented during the course of business.
Other duties may be assigned as required that are within the FLSA status of this position.