Maintenance Supervisor - Night Shift

West Libery Food•West Liberty, IA

5d•$75,733 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

West Liberty Foods is a leading food manufacturer specializing in hundreds of meat and poultry products found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, they produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across their facilities. They describe themselves as The Surprisingly Big Company® and emphasize building careers within an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family. This role is for a Maintenance Supervisor on the Night Shift. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for keeping production running by effectively leading and giving direction to the Maintenance Technicians. Areas of focus will be at the facility, ensuring the efficient and safe operations of equipment and the manufacturing of quality products in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of facilities and production equipment maintenance.
Must have a strong knowledge of CMRP or other maintenance planning platforms.
Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
Ability to problem solve.
Must be able to work with other departments and follow all food safety guidelines and HACCP requirements.
Must have computer skills to communicate and process data.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including above the head and below the waist.
Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
Must be able to work weekends as needed.
Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Must practice good personal hygiene.
Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical and E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with maintenance planning and/or supervision is preferred.
Coaching and performance management experience is a plus.
Knowledge of timekeeping systems is a benefit.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting in troubleshooting and repair of equipment and machines.
Provide on the job training of mechanics.
Aide in determining root cause failures and ideas for corrective action.
Monitor and approve timecards, vacation, attendance, scheduling and related discipline actions.
Provide monthly training to the team.
Conduct audits as required.
Create, prepare and supervise preventative maintenance (PM) schedules to maintain all equipment, machines, and systems as well as work orders.
Work with and communicate with the manager on issues which arise that could adversely impact the operational performance of the facility.
Special projects as assigned.
Order parts and supplies as needed.
Other duties as assigned.