Maintenance Supervisor

Irca Group•Union City, CA

18d

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership and direction to the facility maintenance department. The role is responsible for facility projects and for the repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations. The supervisor controls causes of equipment failure and ensures full useful equipment life in coordination with daily maintenance performed by operating personnel. The position leads maintenance initiatives and programs in alignment with the department’s Vision and Mission, helps plant personnel understand the maintenance Roadmap and their roles, and builds professional credibility by identifying priority issues, communicating analyses, and scheduling permanent repairs. The supervisor organizes maintenance duties and schedules, manages the direct-report workforce, and develops a plan to reduce emergency repairs while maximizing planned and project work. The role also oversees building and grounds maintenance to support safe, high-performing, food-safe facilities; schedules recurring preventive maintenance; audits production equipment for required inspections and certifications; and determines when outside resources are needed for compliance. The supervisor prioritizes safety, coordinates communication and continuity across maintenance shifts, and manages technical contractors, including contractor requirements, responsibilities, agreements, safety exposures, and installation specifications.

Requirements

A four-year college or university degree in a relevant discipline, such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, or food processing; industrial management; or another technical discipline, or actively pursuing such a degree with relevant experience and proven accomplishment.
Lean manufacturing experience with documented achievements.
Excellent troubleshooting expertise for equipment, systems, procedures, and personnel.
Proven achievements in root-cause problem identification leading to permanent problem resolution.
Ability to demonstrate critical-thinking skills, a history of major problem-solving events, and evidence of critical analysis and strategy development skills.
A background in leading implementation of sustained improvements to equipment and personnel situations.
Experience implementing and leading TPM and/or Lean initiatives, including root-cause analysis, OEE, 5S, Center-lining, and Kaizen.
Ability to explain Lean principles and how they can enhance maintenance performance.
2–3 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Grow maintenance department initiatives and programs according to the department’s Vision and Mission.
Ensure plant personnel understand the Roadmap, the method of forward progression, and their role in the process.
Build and sustain professional credibility with plant personnel and the maintenance team by identifying priority items, communicating analyses, and scheduling permanent repairs.
Structure maintenance team duties and schedules for maximum effectiveness.
Develop a plan and timeline to eliminate emergency repair work and maximize planned and project work.
Manage and maximize the capability and efficiency of the direct-report workforce.
Manage building and grounds maintenance to support optimal safety and performance in food-safe facilities.
Plan effective service according to a recurring preventive maintenance calendar.
Audit and manage production equipment for required inspections and certifications.
Determine outside resources needed to ensure compliance.
Prioritize safety and engage personnel to maximize internal capability and communication.
Build continuity between maintenance shifts through shift-exchange and safety meetings and a transitional schedule for maintenance leads.
Review scheduled contractor work and specific safety exposures with contractors.
Manage technical contractors, including contractor packages detailing requirements, responsibilities, contract agreements, and installation specifications.