Maintenance Supervisor

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager the Maintenance Supervisor oversees the completion of the day-to-day activities, involving the maintenance of the facilities, equipment and machinery including HVAC, building lighting systems, product production lines, grounds keeping, and overall facility appearance. Supervises and coordinates the work of employees who repair and maintain the facilities, equipment, and machinery. Through effective planning, problem-solving design, staffing, parts ordering, and training keeps downtime at a minimum. Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to production and other equipment to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing facility maintenance services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor and control supplies and equipment, order supplies and tools as necessary
• Review and process invoices for timely payment
• Coach, counsel and manage performance of direct reports per company policy and collective bargaining agreement.
• Review for compliance and approve daily employee timesheets on a timely manner
• Create and post employee work schedules, manage and process vacation requests and post and manage the overtime sign up process.
• Develop and maintain a Preventive Maintenance Schedule program for applicable equipment and machinery.
• Enforce sound safety and housekeeping practices
• Train or coordinate training in facility maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Conduct workplace safety inspection and submit behavioral observations on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate special projects.
• Assist in the preparation of various contracts, requests for proposals, and reports.
• Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends
• Coordinate corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints per company policy and collective bargaining agreement.
• Arrange for and manage, appropriate third-party contractor support, as needed.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the internal and external customers
• Direct building repairs and alterations.
• Oversee construction and repair projects
• Provide direction on future plans for plant and processing equipment.
• Provide direction on keeping maintenance budget within –5%, + 0%.
• Direct production and distribution of steam, electricity, water, and compressed air.
• Direct upgrade and maintenance of electrical and electronic facilities.
• Compile and maintain factual information on plant facilities.
• Establish and maintain maintenance standards on parts and procedures.
• Provide technical support and direction to maintenance supervisors, mechanics, and non-exempt support personnel.
• Update plant process flow diagrams, system schematics, and plant layouts.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  

Position Requirements

• BS Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/emphasis in food processing or related field
• 3-5 years of increasingly responsibility supervising facility maintenance in a food manufacturing environment to include overhaul planning, and equipment modification
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Exhibit strong judgment and decision-making skills
• Plan and organize plant-wide overhaul
• Proficiency in mechanical, drafting, and organizational skills
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Soft (MS) Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and databases
• Ability to develop productive and collaborative working relationships across departments is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interface with all types of maintenance contractors
• High attention to detail and the ability to multi-task multiple complicated priorities/tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform and comprehend verbal and written communication in English is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to work off-shifts and weekends as needed and be on a rotating on-call schedule.
  

The pay for this role in the state of California ranges from $80,362 - $104,471 and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within that range may be determined based on candidate experience, qualifications and/or other determining factors.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

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