Supervisor, Maintenance

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.•Wapato, WA

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the overall function and proper operation of production, material-handling and support equipment, buildings, and the wastewater system. The role performs and oversees maintenance activities to maximize plant production and minimize mechanical downtime. It also supports food safety and quality through mechanic training, enforcement of HACCP and GMP requirements, and promoting a culture focused on safe, quality food production. The position develops and maintains preventive maintenance and supplier-control programs, works with vendors to resolve mechanical problems, and represents Sun-Rype Concentrates, Inc. in vendor meetings. It stays current with government rules, scientific procedures, and chemical regulations, and completes and documents repair work orders, preventive maintenance, and equipment repair and installation activities. The role also maintains an orderly work area, operates a forklift safely, and diagnoses and performs emergency and other non-routine maintenance as needed. The position requires a high school diploma; a bachelor’s degree or mechanical certification is preferred. The employee must be able to work any shift, overtime, and any or all days of the week according to plant needs. Physical demands include lifting and carrying, standing for extended periods, and working in hot, humid, cold, tight, and awkward spaces, among other tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Able to work any shift, overtime, and any or all days of the week in accordance with plant needs.
Able to perform electrical troubleshooting.
Able to safely use and skillfully apply tools commonly used in the plant in accordance with established practices and procedures.
Able to use stick, wire, and TIG welders, a plasma torch, and an oxy-acetylene torch.
Able to recognize and name stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum.
Able to sharpen drill bits, chisels, and cutting tools.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
Personally invested in the success of the business; motivated, focused, and accountable for results.
Meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, carrying 25 pounds up and down 21 stairs, standing for eight hours per shift minus breaks and lunch, working in hot, humid, and/or cold areas, and performing tasks such as bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, reaching above the shoulders, and climbing ladders. Must safely lift and carry a 51-pound stepladder and may need to lift up to 100 pounds unassisted.
Good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or mechanical certification.
At least one year of experience in a juice processing environment.
Washington State Electrician Certification.

Responsibilities

Train mechanics on the Food Safety program and SQF guidelines applicable to Maintenance.
Enforce HACCP and GMP requirements and foster a culture focused on producing safe, quality food.
Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program to keep plant equipment and systems operating efficiently.
Develop and maintain a supplier control index to ensure high-quality vendors are retained.
Meet with vendors to discuss and resolve mechanical problems as required.
Prepare for and represent Sun-Rype Concentrates, Inc. at vendor meetings as required.
Stay current with government rules, scientific procedures, and chemical regulations.
Perform and document repair work orders and preventive maintenance as scheduled or needed.
Remove, install, disassemble, repair, and assemble production, material-handling, waste, raw-product, and support equipment and systems as needed.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Operate a forklift safely.
Perform non-routine maintenance and diagnose emergency repairs as needed.