Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor -(Monday-Friday from 2:00pm-10:30pm)- subject to change
Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Supervises maintenance team responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.
• Acts as hands on supervisor supervising department employees in a freeze-dried manufacturing environment: plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
• Works to maintain uptime and efficiency through entire operation to include ammonia system and packaging operation. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• An AA degree equivalent in Engineering, Business Administration, or a similar field is preferred with a minimum of two years’ experience with Ammonia. A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. An ability to think ahead, plan and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee relations. The possession of quality orientation and attention to detail, problem analysis and resolution. In addition to, strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations:

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 50% or more walking, and 50% or more standing.
• The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 30 lbs. is required.

FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold self and others accountable to food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
• In the absence of Maintenance Manager serves as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.