Maintenance Supervisor 3rd Shift (10:00PM-6:30AM)

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Hendersonville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor based at its Springdale, Arkansas location. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position leads, motivates, and develops the maintenance team to achieve equipment repair and preventative maintenance goals. The supervisor establishes consistent work practices, supports production results, develops employee skills and teamwork, and promotes continuous improvement. The role oversees maintenance of production, support, and building equipment; prioritizes work orders and repairs to minimize production downtime; provides technical troubleshooting support; and manages maintenance programs, parts, staffing, and departmental costs. It supervises nine employees and supports food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements at the location. The position is scheduled for the third shift, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. It requires the ability to work varied hours, including weekends and evenings, and travel of 5%. Work takes place in a production setting with exposure to wet and humid conditions, seasonal temperature fluctuations, chemicals, and noise. Physical activities include standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing and pulling, operating machinery, and lifting up to 75 pounds. The company lists a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of continuous employment, two $500 retention bonuses at six months and one year subject to active employment and good standing, and eligibility for annual performance-based merit increases. Its benefits program includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, development opportunities, a 401(k), life and disability insurance, PTO, tuition reimbursement, health fairs, and gym membership discounts.

Requirements

High school diploma or higher.
At least 5 years of direct supervisory or leadership experience, including influencing, coaching, managing through others, and developing diverse teams.
At least 3 years of manufacturing experience in various roles with progressive responsibility.
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including PLCs and basic programming.
Experience and a proven track record in continuous improvement and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience building relationships with internal customers.
Ability to contribute as a team builder and team player using a player/coach approach.
Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with all levels of the business.
Familiarity with maintenance reliability and continuous improvement tools and techniques.
Familiarity with CMMS software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel 5% and work varied hours, including weekends and evenings.
Strong attention to detail, multitasking, and time-management skills.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of a production setting, including lifting up to 75 pounds and working around machinery, noise, wet and humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, and chemicals.
Ability to wear a dust mask and perform confined entry using the LOTO program.
Vision sufficient to detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment, with or without correction; hearing in the normal audio range, with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

Lean, Six Sigma, or other quality management skills.
Basic Level One understanding of vibration, infrared, MLT, ultrasonic, and motor circuit evaluation.
Experience in report writing.
Proven organizational skills.
Ability to direct, coach, and train others.
Consultative, influential, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct team members, set expectations, and conduct daily pre-shift meetings.
Hold regular one-on-one meetings, provide constructive feedback, address performance issues, and develop employees.
Maintain production, support, and building equipment in satisfactory condition and schedule repairs to minimize production interruptions.
Plan, prioritize, and assign work orders in support of production schedules and reduced downtime.
Consult with maintenance staff, the QA Manager, and the Production Manager about equipment and facility modifications or replacements that could improve operations and reduce costs.
Provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting for electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Manage the maintenance work-order program, including assignment, completion, scheduling, and department cost balance; back up maintenance staff and perform and audit preventive maintenance.
Continuously improve the preventive maintenance program and make decisions that maintain equipment efficiency and control department spending.
Manage and improve the parts-room process.
Lead staff professionally, including yearly evaluations, attendance, vacations, and disciplinary reviews.
Recruit, select, orient, train, coach, counsel, and develop employees; maintain a safe, secure, and legally compliant work environment.
Communicate job expectations, assess results, and enforce systems, procedures, and productivity standards.
Establish strategic goals and evaluate outcomes; communicate performance indicators and objectives to employees and ensure adequate staffing and resources.
Lead and support a food safety and food quality culture; establish, document, and communicate objectives and performance measures; empower employees to resolve issues within their scope; and educate staff about controls and the consequences of deviations.
Meet food safety, food quality, regulatory, and SQF requirements for the position and notify management of actual or potential food safety issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus, payable during the pay period following successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment.
Two $500 retention bonuses, paid at six months and one year of employment, contingent on active employment and good standing.
Eligibility for yearly performance-based merit increases.
Medical coverage options.
Dental coverage options.
Vision coverage options.
Growth and development potential.
401(k).
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
PTO.
Tuition reimbursement.
Health fairs.
Gym membership discounts.