Maintenance Supervisor

SunOpta•Alexandria, MN

4d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for developing and scheduling maintenance technicians and preventive maintenance, auditing completed work, implementing process improvements, and ensuring equipment is in proper working order while maintaining food safety and quality requirements. The role manages and assists with day-to-day maintenance of the building and facility, equipment, grounds, security, and overall facility appearance. The supervisor responds to requests for repairs and modifications, identifies causes and scope of equipment malfunctions, determines corrective procedures, and evaluates feasibility, timelines, and priorities. The role supervises general preventive maintenance, oversees outside contractors, coordinates repair and modification projects, plans maintenance projects, completes feasible equipment repairs, maintains preventive maintenance documentation and parts inventories, and supports good housekeeping and food safety practices. The position supervises Site Mechanics, the MRO Buyer, and the Maintenance Planner. It is based at the MN Street SunOpta Plant in Alexandria, Minnesota. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight, with availability required for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel is expected to be up to 10%. Work is approximately 50% in an office and 50% in a manufacturing or production environment. Relocation and international remote-working arrangements outside the United States will not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or related field experience.
At least 5 years of progressive maintenance experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to operate equipment in a production area.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork.
Ability to analyze situations and communicate information needed to resolve issues.
Follow safety and sanitation guidelines.
Understand terminology related to process equipment.
Ability to supervise and maintain an engaged employee team.
Adaptability to changes in the work environment, frequent changes or delays, unexpected events, and changing production and work schedules.
Ability to train new maintenance technicians and express ideas for improving process operations within guidelines.
Maintain good attendance.
Able to stand for long periods, lift at least 50 pounds and sometimes more, climb bin ladders and steps in high places, and work in hot and cold conditions.
Maintain a flexible schedule, including availability on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of aseptic process flow and terminology.
Strong working knowledge of systems with a high level of instrumentation and automation.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Practices.
Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Oracle.
Outstanding verbal, written, multitasking, and presentation skills.
Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change.

Responsibilities

Develop and schedule maintenance technicians and preventive maintenance.
Audit work performed and implement process improvements.
Ensure equipment is in proper working order while maintaining food safety and quality requirements.
Manage and assist with daily maintenance of the building, facility, equipment, grounds, security, and facility appearance.
Respond to requests for repairs and modifications of general plant equipment and systems.
Determine causes of malfunctions, the extent of repairs or modifications needed, and corrective-action procedures.
Determine cost feasibility, timelines, and priorities based on plant capabilities, capacities, and usage.
Supervise staff performing general preventive maintenance of equipment.
Oversee outside contractors and coordinate repair and modification projects with contractors, vendors, and maintenance support services.
Develop long- and short-term plans for maintenance project needs.
Ensure preventive maintenance is completed and maintain preventive maintenance program documents.
Complete equipment repairs that can be performed with available resources.
Maintain good housekeeping practices and sufficient inventories of parts and supplies.
Help ensure food safety and quality requirements are maintained during preventive maintenance, equipment repairs and improvements, and facility construction.
Train new maintenance technicians and maintain an engaged team.
Safely operate forklifts and equipment in the production area.
Perform other duties assigned by the manager.