Maintenance Supervisor

California Dairies, Inc. • Pixley, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Nestled in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, our Tipton facility manufactures a diverse range of products, including milk powder, butter, nutritional powders, and processed fluids. This role involves overseeing the care and maintenance of all steam, electrical, refrigeration, and mechanical equipment, including the use of welding, gas, and electrical equipment in the plant.

Requirements

• College level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with upper management on a daily basis.
• Leadership, team development, coaching, and / or teaching experience.
• Good math and statistical skills.
• Excellent computer skills for data input, report writing, program tracking.
• Excellent organizational and follow through skills.
• Demonstrate good judgement when carrying out duties as assigned.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a production setting involving electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, and general mechanical.
• At least one year supervisory experience.
• English is required as the written and spoken language.
• Possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license.
• Possess or be able to acquire and maintain a Hazardous Materials Technician Certificate.
• Possess or be able to acquire a state issued Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all production equipment, including but not limited to: pumps, Pasteurizers, homogenizers, evaporators, dryers, churns, valves, baggers, etc.
• Maintain and repair all support equipment, including but not limited to: boiler, air-compressors, ammonia compressors, thermal storage units, condensers, vacuum pumps, ammonia systems, air conditioning units, sewer meters, conductivity meters, water meters, etc.
• Obtain medical clearance to use respirator and maintain certification.
• Be an active part of the emergency response team as prescribed by the company Safety Program.
• Oversee the fabrication and manufacturing of equipment for production needs and ensure such fabrication and manufacturing is in accordance with the applicable safety regulations, product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, pneumatic lines, etc.
• Documentation of all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant record current.
• Ensure all elements of the Preventive Service Maintenance (PSM) program are being adhered to.
• Responsible for supervision of all Engineers.
• Responsible for reviewing on a daily basis work orders and activity reports.
• Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
• Assist in preparing capital project bids.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance program.
• Oversee plant projects, account for expenditures for each project.
• Comply with Process Safety Management Standards (PSM).
• Responsible for care and maintenance of company tools.
• Purchasing and Purchase Order control.
• Have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.
• Be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• Follow and enforce all safety and working rules.
• Have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
• This position has employee supervisory responsibilities in the area of discipline, performance evaluations, On the Job Training Forms, Incident Reports, and any other documentation.
• Coordinate on the job training.
• Oversee adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Oversee scheduling of employees.
• Have the responsibility of reviewing time sheets and addressing overtime.
• Support and enforce SQF / QA, GMP, Safety policies and procedures, and production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Clearly communicate the company's vision & goals and how the team's work contributes to them.
• Set a positive example through their own work ethic, attitude, and commitment to quality.
• Develop and empower team members by delegating tasks effectively and providing opportunities for growth and development.
• Provide clear instructions and expectations, along with the "why", for tasks and projects.
• Offer regular feedback and coaching to help team members improve their skills and performance.
• Foster a sense of teamwork and shared purpose, emphasizing that the team is stronger together.
• Recognize and celebrate team accomplishments and individual contributions.
• Advocate for the team's needs and concerns, up, down, and across the organization.
• Encourage and support the team to challenge the status quo, to identify and suggest process improvements, and to embrace innovation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, sick days & holidays.
• Retirement plans designed to secure your future.
• A variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees