Maintenance Supervisor

The Kraft Heinz Company • Holland, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Directs maintenance personnel to ensure that all systems operate at their highest capability to meet required production schedules, quality, costs and schedule priorities. Improves reliability, maintenance and processing methods to reduce cost and avoid loss of production as a result of equipment malfunction or failure time. Determines equipment capabilities, safety and operational condition in coordination with the other Supervisors and technicians. Develops preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment. Seeks and implements the continuous improvement of the process through equipment improvement modifications. Assists in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions. Develops, implements and reviews regularly, site-specific maintenance logs for department. Coordinates, arranges, and supervises, or provides for the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with company operating procedures, practices and financial considerations. Provides maintenance training to include the effective utilization of the maintenance logs, completion of routine maintenance specific to facility, equipment operations and support. Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment. Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Assists in preparing requisitions to determine the number of spare parts to be kept in inventory. Assists in maintaining departmental operating budget at a positive variance by effectively utilizing the workforce and equipment. Assists with safety training, monthly safety meetings, is a member of the safety committee, and provides technical support for all safety projects, and supports implementation of the 9-key element process. Evaluates long-term needs in relation to major projects and factory improvements. Ensures that equipment and facility are maintained in a safe, operable condition and/or arranges for replacement/upgrades. Establishes procedures and contacts to ensure timely repairs of equipment. Directs workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, and utility systems maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment. Directs workers engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery. Assists with developing department employee relations by continued communication of all information affecting them and through the conduct of monthly departmental safety meetings. This is further enhanced by employee and personal participation in the Plant Safety and Ergonomics committees. Analyzes production downtime reports, determines opportunities, and initiates action plans to increase efficiencies. Participates in the QRMP yearly audit and assists in the development of procedures and corrective actions. Oversees and leads the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR. Assists and partners with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS)) including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation. Assists with the supervision of Maintenance staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc. Communicates with outside agencies i.e. contractors, equipment suppliers, technical consultants and vendors. Continuous and close coordination with the Maintenance Manager, other Maintenance Supervisor(s), other Team Members, and Human Resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1-5 years of related leadership experience in a Manufacturing environment is required
• Must be familiar with maintenance management system operations
• Must be able to work flexible schedule to include days, afternoons, midnights, and weekend work

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing and maintaining TPM Systems is strongly preferred
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems is a plus
• Understanding of direct and overhead cost systems
• Experience using, troubleshooting and programming Allen Bradley PLCs is a plus

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance personnel to ensure that all systems operate at their highest capability to meet required production schedules, quality, costs and schedule priorities.
• Improves reliability, maintenance and processing methods to reduce cost and avoid loss of production as a result of equipment malfunction or failure time.
• Determines equipment capabilities, safety and operational condition in coordination with the other Supervisors and technicians.
• Develops preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment.
• Seeks and implements the continuous improvement of the process through equipment improvement modifications.
• Assists in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions.
• Develops, implements and reviews regularly, site-specific maintenance logs for department.
• Coordinates, arranges, and supervises, or provides for the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with company operating procedures, practices and financial considerations.
• Provides maintenance training to include the effective utilization of the maintenance logs, completion of routine maintenance specific to facility, equipment operations and support.
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Assists in preparing requisitions to determine the number of spare parts to be kept in inventory.
• Assists in maintaining departmental operating budget at a positive variance by effectively utilizing the workforce and equipment.
• Assists with safety training, monthly safety meetings, member of safety committee, and provides technical support for all safety projects, and supports implementation of the 9-key element process.
• Evaluates long-term needs in relation to major projects and factory improvements.
• Ensures that equipment and facility are maintained in a safe, operable condition and/or arranges for replacement/upgrades.
• Establishes procedures and contacts to ensure timely repairs of equipment.
• Directs workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, and utility systems maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Directs workers engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
• Assists with developing department employee relations by continued communication of all information affecting them and through the conduct of monthly departmental safety meetings.
• Analyzes production downtime reports, determines opportunities, and initiates action plan to increase efficiencies.
• Participates in the QRMP yearly audit and assists in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
• Oversees and leads the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR.
• Assists and partners with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS)) including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.
• Assists with the supervision of Maintenance staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.
• Communicates with outside agencies i.e. contractors, equipment suppliers, technical consultants and vendors.
• Continuous and close coordination with the Maintenance Manager, other Maintenance Supervisor(s), other Team Members, and Human Resources.

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level