Maintenance Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America•Riverside, CA

46d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: Provide work direction and supervision to maintenance employees to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services in accordance with the company's policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders and provide clear direction to maintenance employees. Oversee pass down issues. Monitor activities to ensure and efficient and safe maintenance operation. Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures. Assist the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed with the given time. Assist with everyday maintenance issues and repairs. Actively support and implement preventative maintenance programs; schedule and provide constant monitoring of the preventative maintenance program and make adjustments as needed. Serve as the first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests. Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment. Assist in developing procedures and policies for the maintenance department. Complete and maintain record keeping using databases and computerized maintenance management systems. Support work for proper root cause analysis on breakdowns or failures to ensure equipment breakdown issues are addressed and resolved. Assist the maintenance manager on capital and special projects. Work with inventory or supply employees to ensure an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment. Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is not available. Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation. Provide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipment. Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers, reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations, mentoring, training, and coaching employees. Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements. Remain current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation. The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years or experience in a supervisor role
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a dairy, beverage, or liquid food manufacturing environment
Minimum of 2-5 years of maintenance or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience
Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures
Strong understanding of operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining aseptic or pasteurized filling lines preferred
Hands-on experience with filling operations such as bottle or tetra carton
Familiarity with CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) processes
Strong knowledge of facility equipment
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to think and use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information
Able to demonstrate initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
Able to adapt to changing operational needs and lead others through change
Able to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining aseptic or pasteurized filling lines preferred

Responsibilities

Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders and provide clear direction to maintenance employees.
Oversee pass down issues.
Monitor activities to ensure and efficient and safe maintenance operation.
Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures.
Assist the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed with the given time.
Assist with everyday maintenance issues and repairs.
Actively support and implement preventative maintenance programs; schedule and provide constant monitoring of the preventative maintenance program and make adjustments as needed.
Serve as the first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests.
Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment.
Assist in developing procedures and policies for the maintenance department.
Complete and maintain record keeping using databases and computerized maintenance management systems.
Support work for proper root cause analysis on breakdowns or failures to ensure equipment breakdown issues are addressed and resolved.
Assist the maintenance manager on capital and special projects.
Work with inventory or supply employees to ensure an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment.
Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is not available.
Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
Provide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipment.
Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers, reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations, mentoring, training, and coaching employees.
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
Remain current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.