Maintenance Supervisor

We Pack It All•Irwindale, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor assists in the planning, developing, implementing, controlling, and supervising all plant maintenance programs, including buildings and equipment. This role involves coordinating work to keep the plant operational, establishing good communication between mechanical and plant operations, maintaining an effective preventive maintenance schedule, and controlling mechanical inventories. The supervisor is expected to encourage good work habits, promote safety, and develop a competent staff capable of performing their job requirements satisfactorily.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance food manufacturing or related field
At least 2 years in a lead role
Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, electrical, PLC, and mechanical schematics
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Use of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) along with the ability to use some mathematical formulas and calculations
Strong knowledge of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written, and/or verbal form and dealing with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to estimate the labor required to perform maintenance tasks, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
Excellent leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying, developing, and implementing maintenance programs or special projects that will result in achieving or exceeding established labor goals by recommending new methods, layouts, and/or equipment changes.
Supervise and coordinate activities of maintenance mechanics, providing guidance, training, and support as needed.
Develop and implement maintenance schedules, plan work projects, and assign tasks to maintenance mechanics.
Assist in the planning, developing, and implementing of an effective preventive maintenance program in all production departments to minimize downtime and costs.
Assist in the planning, developing, and implementing of a parts inventory control program which provides dollar value and status inventory.
Control mechanical expenses within established budget and actively pursue cost reduction opportunities in labor, material cost, and inventory balance of spare parts.
Establish and clearly communicate realistic job requirements for subordinates; provide frequent feedback and review on performance and accurately appraise performance results against communicated expectations.
Identify training needs for the team which will result in measurable performance improvements if pursued.
Provide timely and accurate performance information on all aspects of the maintenance operations at the plant within the area of responsibility, including an explanation of all variances and actions taken to correct the situation.
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety regulations, and company policies.
Support foreign object prevention program and ensure compliance of product specifications and food safety.
Enforce and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and comply with Regulatory Requirements and SQF System.
Oversee the cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop and other work areas, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
Perform other tasks as assigned.