Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Florida Crystals / ASR Group•Arabi, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane. OVERVIEW The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for directing and coordinating the maintenance operations, with specific focus on the key Maintenance Mechanic function, to meet objectives in quality, reliability, safety, costs and on-time delivery. The Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical) drives a culture of safety through leading by example, setting expectations and standards, and reinforcing positive behavior during the course of daily business. This individual recognizes areas of need and develops action plans to correct issues ultimately leading successful efforts to correct identified needs.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 5 years hands on experience in the operation and maintenance of various types of mechanical and operational equipment
High School diploma or GED is required
Must have a strong background in mechanical maintenance
Prior experience with the successful implementation of modifications and/or upgrades to increase maintenance reliability
Must be familiar with NDT methods and be able to interpret vibration and oil analysis reports
Intermediate computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office is required
Experience with a computerized maintenance management system will be required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is necessary; basic operation of general office equipment
Must have a high level of communication skills, including the ability to write reports

Nice To Haves

Electrical experience is also a plus
SAP experience is preferred
Ability to rotate shifts as needed
Ability to work on weekdays and weekends

Responsibilities

Directs the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness throughout the facility; Oversees all incident reporting and root cause analysis.
Takes corrective action to reduce safety risks, maintenance problems and/or waste in order to maximize continuous availability of refinery equipment.
Reviews, approves, and schedules maintenance work orders. Provides resources and inspects work in progress and after completion for accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinates daily maintenance work to ensure maximum equipment up-time while utilizing the available equipment, tools, materials, and manpower.
Directs maintenance personnel to achieve continuous operation while also ensuring maximum efficiency of repairs
Monitors maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements.
Develops and implements the preventative maintenance program for equipment and/or facility in accordance with manufacturer’s and/or engineering guidelines. Manages resource allocation and scheduling of the program. Ensures proper maintenance of department’s records on all equipment and company property.
Interfaces with outside vendors for equipment and parts purchases. Collects technical data on equipment to be used for modification or replacement. Submit proposals for new equipment or part purchase.
Reviews costs and takes action to eliminate or minimize unnecessary spending including consumption of supplies and machine parts.
Supervise special maintenance/engineering projects and ensure highest level of workmanship. Assists in the preparation and completion of technical and non-technical documents, training, production, and maintenance procedures, drawing packages, and other related documentation for the project.
Ensures that all areas and equipment are maintained in good housekeeping condition.
Reviews time cards for accuracy.
Conducts daily safety contacts and monthly safety meetings.
Prepares and tracks scheduling and cost of expenditures for contracted and major maintenance projects.
Assists the Reliability Engineer/Planner in the development of the Weekend Shutdown Maintenance Work plan and other outage plans as required.
Insures compliance of all Company policies and procedures