Maintenance Supervisor (Fall Creek)

ARTHUR SCHUMAN MASTER•Fall Creek, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Purpose: The Maintenance Supervisor maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with Schuman Cheese Mission and Values; working with Commitment, Honesty and Integrity, Pride, be Adaptable and Innovative. Responsibilities: Planning and directing plant maintenance activities and functions. Optimize labor and other resources to maximize efficiency and productivity. Ensure overall plant and employee safety. Address problems that arise, identify and implement solutions. Maintain and schedule preventative maintenance of equipment; assign direct reports. Understand machines- ability to read manuals and apply information to working. problems. Read blueprints and schematics. Assist with trouble shooting equipment on a highly automated line and one manually operated line. Ensure compliance of food safety and GMP standards. Maintain an active role in food safety and food quality programs through equipment and building maintenance. Report food safety or food quality issues that arise, prevent issues when possible. Ensure the necessary tools and supplies are readily available to support structural GMP compliance. Drive continuous improvement and project efforts. Understand and incorporate continuous improvement methodologies. Drive continuous improvement through the efficient use of resources (facilities, equipment, and people). Encourage and support new ideas and approaches to solve day-to-day challenges and key business issues. Provide leadership to all maintenance technicians, focusing on safety, quality, production and cost. Provide direction, development and leadership to direct reports. Assist with maintenance technician training. Flexible and willing to assist with repairs as needed to keep production running. Ensure all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP's) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are being followed and adhered to. Work hands on with the maintenance team. Perform facility maintenance duties. Perform preventative maintenance procedures. Troubleshoot electrical issues. Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical circuits (12, 24,110, 240 and 480 volts). Interface and troubleshoot controls/PLC system for highly automated production line. The responsibilities listed are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate Degree in maintenance related field required. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
1-2 years in a leadership role in a manufacturing setting.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Makes good, fact-based decisions through a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment.
Good conflict management, change management, and problem-solving skills.
Learns quickly when facing new problems.
Ability to lead by example (demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude, etc.).
Ability to multi-task and effectively plan and prioritize work.
Continuous Improvement mindset.
Strong influence skills with the ability motivate others.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Prior experience with maintenance planning software and parts inventory software.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical circuit understanding.
Knowledge in HACCP, GMP, SQF and USDA regulations is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with operating ammonia systems.
Experience with thermoformers a plus.
ABB Robotics experiences is a plus.
Previous experience with Allen Brandley and Beckhoff PLCs/VFDs

Responsibilities

Planning and directing plant maintenance activities and functions.
Optimize labor and other resources to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Ensure overall plant and employee safety.
Address problems that arise, identify and implement solutions.
Maintain and schedule preventative maintenance of equipment; assign direct reports.
Understand machines- ability to read manuals and apply information to working. problems.
Read blueprints and schematics.
Assist with trouble shooting equipment on a highly automated line and one manually operated line.
Ensure compliance of food safety and GMP standards.
Maintain an active role in food safety and food quality programs through equipment and building maintenance.
Report food safety or food quality issues that arise, prevent issues when possible.
Ensure the necessary tools and supplies are readily available to support structural GMP compliance.
Drive continuous improvement and project efforts.
Understand and incorporate continuous improvement methodologies.
Drive continuous improvement through the efficient use of resources (facilities, equipment, and people).
Encourage and support new ideas and approaches to solve day-to-day challenges and key business issues.
Provide leadership to all maintenance technicians, focusing on safety, quality, production and cost.
Provide direction, development and leadership to direct reports.
Assist with maintenance technician training.
Flexible and willing to assist with repairs as needed to keep production running.
Ensure all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP's) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are being followed and adhered to.
Work hands on with the maintenance team.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Perform preventative maintenance procedures.
Troubleshoot electrical issues.
Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical circuits (12, 24,110, 240 and 480 volts).
Interface and troubleshoot controls/PLC system for highly automated production line.