Maintenance Supervisor

Solina; Somerset; On-site; AUD 117,192 - 137,874; Full time

Job summary

Solina is hiring for a Maintenance Supervisor in Somerset, New Jersey. This role involves directing maintenance crews and optimizing equipment repair processes to ensure maximum efficiency in production. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and two years of experience in maintenance or project engineering. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering and strong technical skills. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 annually, with additional bonuses available.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance or process/project engineering experience required.
• Excellent Excel skills and database knowledge required.
• Strong leadership skills preferable.

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance crews in installation and repair of equipment.
• Leads teams in predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Develops Key Performance Indicators for maintenance function.

Skills

Maintenance or process/project engineering experience

Excellent Excel skills

Strong leadership skills

Problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Primary Location: Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us!

Summary of Position

Directs maintenance crews in the installation, repair and preventive maintenance of equipment used throughout the plant, facilities, utilities and powerhouse equipment. Oversees maintenance of processes in order to reduce mechanical downtime and keep product flows and production lines running at maximum efficiency.

Essential Functions

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Leads teams of Maintenance Mechanics in predictive & preventative maintenance and machine repair.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and day to day supervision of maintenance systems, processes and documentation associated with efficient and High Performing Manufacturing Organizations (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOP’s, Safety, etc.).
• Ensures maintenance is scheduled in a timely manner and works closely with Production to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs.
• Develops and/or maintains Key Performance Indicators for tracking and reporting the performance of the maintenance function (supplier performance, 3rd party contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness, etc.).
• Provides long term solutions and day-to-day support to all operating teams having issues with troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.
• Trains employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with FDA regulations.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
• Provides regular status reports to maintenance management team.
• In the absence of key personnel the employee’s supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.

Required Skills, Education, And Experience

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• High School diploma or GED and 2+ years of maintenance or process/project engineering experience; required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent Excel skills and database knowledge required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and previous leadership experience, preferred.
• Advanced technical skills in HVAC, high and low pressure boiler systems, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. Schematics, PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.), dust collection systems, and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software, preferred.
• Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), preferred.
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Maintenance Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

Salary range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 annually with a target bonus.

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment.