Supervisor, Maintenance

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA•Suffolk, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor provides first line supervision for Mechanics and Instrument Technicians involved in the everyday operations and maintenance of our main coffee manufacturing facility. The person in this role will have responsibility for oversight of specialty maintenance crafts, contract workers, and equipment vendors. Incumbents must work in a highly dynamic environment involving both planned and unplanned activities. The Maintenance Supervisor is expected to monitor the technical performance of the facility and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that all production equipment is maintained in the highest state of readiness. Work is evaluated, planned, and scheduled by the Maintenance Manager, Planners, and Maintenance Supervisors through the use of CMMS and planning meetings.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience - electrical and mechanical trade required
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required
Required knowledge of accepted quality assurance and food safety procedures and guidelines
Ability to work rotating shifts in support of a 24-7 production operation
Working knowledge of Infor CMMS software, ability to create and close work orders
Working knowledge of PC based systems; expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be a problem solver with planning skills (strategic thinker) focused on the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute
Ability to lead people and get results through others while exhibiting strong leadership traits, i.e., integrity, ownership and a “can-do” attitude
Ability to command, consult, gain consensus with effective delegation
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Willing to roll up sleeves and help when needed / passion for problem-solving/root cause analysis
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of the organization
Must comply with all Federal, State, Corporate, Warehouse, and Food Safety standards, policies, and guidelines (i.e., HACCP, GMP, SQF, FDA, etc.)

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree preferred
CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Coaching and mentoring experience desired

Responsibilities

Develop and distribute work schedules to ensure a safe and efficient operation
Issue daily work assignments to Instrument Technicians and Mechanics provided from the planners, shift reports, and other means
Ensure daily work is recorded in CMMS using iPads and verify parts and labor are recorded on work orders; responsible for reviewing all work orders executed on the shift
Direct daily work activity for maintenance needs on a plant-wide basis
Develop standard work practices, inspect completed jobs, as well as PMs for quality assurance; respond to unplanned operational and maintenance events
Coordinate and execute (as needed) on-the-job training for Mechanics and Instrument Technicians
Compile data for daily operational reports, payroll, and other daily reporting activity
Diagnoses operational problems, recommend corrective actions, and perform RCM’s when necessary
Work with engineering staff to assist in capital equipment replacements
Work with the team to establish goals, priorities, and expectations, and develop the action plans and strategies for accomplishing them
Conduct employee performance evaluations and develop employees for increased value to the organization and themselves
Establish and maintain open communication with work team members about all issues affecting them and their roles – through the use of communication boards, email, and daily meetings on the floor with operations
Promote team involvement and participation in setting goals, priorities, and strategies for safe, efficient, and effective plant/facility operations
Other duties as assigned