Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Dairy Farmers of America•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Supervisor provides work direction and supervision to maintenance employees to ensure maintenance services are delivered effectively and in accordance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. The role serves as a resource and escalation point for direct reports and provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance development opportunities. The position works second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; days may change as needed for projects. The supervisor plans and oversees maintenance work, repairs, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and plant equipment. The role supports maintenance planning, records management, root cause analysis, inventory coordination, training, and capital and special projects, while promoting safe work practices and compliance with food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. The position also performs supervisory duties, including timekeeping review, performance evaluations, employee development, and personnel actions.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Two to five years of maintenance or related experience, coupled with demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience.
Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures.
Strong knowledge of facility equipment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
Knowledge of supervision, training, and personnel management principles and practices.
Ability to lead and instruct others in proper and safe procedures.
Ability to perform required preventive, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively and foster teamwork.
Independent judgment and ability to plan and organize multiple tasks and information.
Initiative and follow-through on day-to-day responsibilities.
Ability to adapt to changing operational needs and lead others through change.
Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain employees.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates are preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders, provide clear direction to maintenance employees, oversee pass-down issues, and monitor work for efficient and safe maintenance operations.
Implement and maintain a predictive and preventive maintenance strategy for plant assets to reduce unscheduled downtime, extend asset life, and minimize breakdown costs.
Use systems such as SAP to plan tasks, labor time, parts, and job descriptions, and use project management charts to detail planned downtime activities.
Ensure maintenance staff understand work practices and procedures.
Assist the maintenance manager with completing preventive maintenance work orders on time and resolving everyday maintenance issues and repairs.
Support, schedule, monitor, and adjust preventive maintenance programs.
Serve as the first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests.
Oversee repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment.
Assist in developing maintenance department procedures and policies.
Maintain records using databases and computerized maintenance management systems.
Support root cause analysis of breakdowns and failures to ensure equipment issues are addressed and resolved.
Assist the maintenance manager with capital and special projects.
Coordinate with inventory or supply employees to maintain adequate spare parts and equipment inventory.
Work independently and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is unavailable.
Stay current on industry regulations and codes related to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
Provide staff training on existing and new equipment.
Perform supervisory activities, including administering promotions and transfers, reviewing and editing timekeeping, completing performance evaluations, and mentoring, training, and coaching employees.
Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.