Maintenance Supervisor- 1st shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Kentwood, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and executing all aspects of the Maintenance department with customers, suppliers, local and corporate-wide Maker’s Pride employees and the manufacturing staff. The incumbent is also responsible for training and mentoring members of the Maintenance department and support the facility. This position exists to ensure the utmost quality of all products being produced and packaged at the plant.

Requirements

Knowledge of Makers Pride procurement, products and production processes.
Knowledge and experience with EAM and SAP.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and standards.
Knowledge of NFPA 70E Arc Flash program.
Knowledge of gas-fired ovens including gas trains, pressure switches, safety circuits and zone balancing.
Demonstrated proficiency in electrical knowledge including AC/DC circuits, motor controls and troubleshooting/repair of up to 480-volt systems.
Demonstrated proficiency in PLC troubleshooting (limited programming skilled required).
Demonstrated proficiency in power transmission troubleshooting/repair.
Demonstrated proficiency in reading blueprints (facility and infrastructure), ladder logic and pneumatic.
Conflict resolution skills.
Ability to prioritize work based on short and long-term objectives.
Ability to successfully analyze and present data to multiple levels of the organization.
Personnel and performance management skills.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while being able to make sound decisions.
Ability to communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, employees and members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to employees, management and public groups.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, EAM and SAP.
Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.
Receptive and responsive to constructive criticism.
Ability to maintain harmonious working relations with employees and management from all departments and levels.
Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and management.
Three to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making, motivational and organizational skills.
Strong self-confidence and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Two-year college degree in business or related field preferred.
Four-year college degree a plus.
Experience in a non-union manufacturing environment a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of employees, including directly supervising non-supervisory (lead/technician) employees.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable federal, state and local laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving issues.
Responsible for maintaining a 5S environment.
Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and approving maintenance employee’s work hours daily and investigating any scheduling and/or payroll-related issues.
Responsible for complying with customer service and Company standards.
Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
Resolves employee complaints or submits unsettled complaints to the Employee & Community Relations Manager for action.
Handles all disciplinary actions and employee disputes.
Trains, develops and evaluates all employees to meet future needs.
Attends meetings and makes presentations as needed.
Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
Complies with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
Complies with all Company rules, regulations and policies.