Maintenance Supervisor

SunOpta • Alexandria, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for developing and scheduling maintenance technicians and preventive maintenance, auditing work performed, implementing process improvements, and ensuring equipment is in proper working order while maintaining food safety and quality requirements. The role manages and assists with day-to-day maintenance of the building and facility, equipment, grounds, security, and overall facility appearance.

The position responds to repair and modification requests, identifies equipment malfunctions and corrective actions, and evaluates feasibility, timelines, priorities, plant capabilities, capacity, and usage. It supervises general preventive maintenance, oversees outside contractors, coordinates repair and modification projects, develops maintenance plans, ensures preventive maintenance is completed, performs repairs where possible, maintains housekeeping practices and program documentation, and manages parts and supply inventories. It also helps ensure food safety and quality during maintenance, repairs, improvements, and facility construction.

The role is based at the MN Street SunOpta Plant in Alexandria, Minnesota, and requires a flexible schedule that includes availability on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight. Travel expectation is up to 10%. Approximately 50% of the work is in an office environment and 50% in manufacturing or production areas. Relocation and international remote working arrangements outside the United States will not be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or related field experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive maintenance experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to operate equipment in the production area and safely operate forklifts.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Ability to analyze situations and communicate the information needed to resolve issues.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines and understand terminology related to process equipment.
• Ability to supervise and maintain an engaged team and train new maintenance technicians.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, including frequent changes, delays, and unexpected events affecting production and work schedules.
• Ability to communicate ideas to improve process operation within guidelines.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift at least 50 pounds and sometimes more, climb bins, ladders, and steps in high places, and work in hot and cold conditions.
• Maintain good attendance.
• Availability for a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of aseptic process flow and terminology.
• Strong working knowledge of systems with a high level of instrumentation and automation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle.
• Outstanding verbal, written, multitasking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and schedule maintenance technicians and preventive maintenance.
• Audit maintenance work and implement process improvements.
• Ensure equipment is in proper working order while maintaining food safety and quality requirements.
• Manage and assist with day-to-day maintenance of the building, facility, equipment, grounds, security, and facility appearance.
• Respond to requests for repairs and modifications of general plant equipment and systems.
• Determine causes of malfunctions, the extent of repairs or modifications needed, and corrective-action procedures.
• Assess cost feasibility, timetables, priorities, plant capabilities, capacities, and usage.
• Supervise staff performing general preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Oversee outside contractors and coordinate repair and modification projects with contractors, vendors, and maintenance support services.
• Develop long- and short-term plans for maintenance project needs.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is completed and maintain preventive maintenance program documents.
• Complete equipment repairs that can be accomplished with available resources.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Maintain sufficient inventories of parts and supplies to keep equipment properly maintained.
• Help ensure food safety and quality requirements are maintained during preventive maintenance, equipment repairs and improvements, and facility construction.
• Train new maintenance technicians.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including availability on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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