3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A confectionery manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance workforce, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while optimizing equipment reliability. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment and at least 3 years in a supervisory role. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a total compensation of up to $100,000/year.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Incentive bonuses

401k contribution

Life insurance

Climate-controlled facility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance within a plant or manufacturing industry.
• 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong knowledge of reliability tools.
• Flexible with shift start and end times.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the maintenance workforce.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Analyze downtime trends for continuous improvement.
• Lead implementation of reliability process improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of maintenance best practices

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Overview

TOTAL COMPENSATION UP TO $100,000/YEAR!

#ComeJoinTheFun at RM Palmer as our new 3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor and contribute to #MakingCandyFun

RM Palmer Company, LLC designs, produces, packages, and ships seasonal chocolate novelties. Our products include filled chocolates, solid chocolates, chocolate bars and balls, chocolate cups and coins, chocolate patties, and seasonal products. In addition to their own branded products, the Company co-manufactures both seasonal and everyday products for other large branded companies. Today, the Company operates out of two manufacturing facilities and one distribution facility with ~600 full-time employees. R.M. Palmer Company, LLC has some of the most differentiated manufacturing capabilities in the industry as one of the only companies in the U.S. able to make hollow molded chocolate candy products and multicolor chocolate candy novelties.

The Maintenance Supervisor will direct all functions of the maintenance work force for their assigned shift, ensuring efficient manufacturing process capabilities, adherence to safety and quality standards, and effective team leadership.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, incentive bonuses, and vacation
• FREE 401k contribution on your behalf on a quarterly basis in addition to company match
• Company provided life insurance and short term
• Climate controlled facility
• TOTAL COMPENSATION UP TO $100,000/YEAR!

Maintenance Supervisor Duties

• Provide daily supervisory leadership to the hourly maintenance workforce, and oversees any necessary onsite maintenance contractor coordination.
• Provide individual team member job assignments and track the progress to completion.
• Provide supervisory assistance to the maintenance team in diagnosing and correcting malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Provide input into the development of preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment.
• Assist with developing maintenance department employee relations by continued communication of all information affecting them and through the conduct of regular shift team meetings.
• Enforce safety policies by conducting inspections, hazard assessments, and ensuring OSHA and company compliance.
• Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities using the CMMS system, maintaining records of repairs, parts usage, and inspections.
• Analyze downtime trends and track maintenance metrics to drive continuous improvement in plant performance.
• Assist with and leads the implementation of reliability process improvement through TPM, Lean, Autonomous Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, and other reliability tools, including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.

Maintenance Supervisor Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance within a plant or manufacturing industry. Associates or Bachelor's Degree.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience required.
• Industry background in Food or Beverage.
• Proficient in Lean Manufacturing principles such as Six Sigma, TPM, 5-S and other disciplines.
• Fluent with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Problem-Solving methods (DMAIC, 5-Why, A3,).
• Strong knowledge of maintenance CMMS systems.

Maintenance Supervisor Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities focused on equipment reliability and process optimization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance best practices, GMP, OSHA, and quality control procedures.
• Must be flexible with regards to shift start and end times. Must also be able to work off-shifts and weekends as well as attend meetings during off-shift hours as necessary to support the plant and manage the maintenance function.