First Shift Maintenance Supervisor

The Porter Hamel Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Porter Hamel Group is seeking an experienced first shift maintenance supervisor in Dallas, Texas to lead its maintenance team. The role involves ensuring operational continuity for facilities and machinery in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, overseeing maintenance processes, and implementing system improvements. Applicants should have a degree in engineering and significant maintenance experience in food manufacturing. This is a key position for maintaining operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-7 years experience in food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Experience in troubleshooting various process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team to ensure uninterrupted operation of the facility.
• Coach team members on troubleshooting techniques and maintenance.
• Implement improvements to manufacturing systems and processes.

Skills

Food manufacturing maintenance experience

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Supervising maintenance teams

Preventive/Predictive Maintenance

CMMS system utilization

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Privately owned food manufacturing company with multiple locations in the US

Job Description

SUMMARY

Our client, a fast growing food manufacturer, is looking to add an experienced first shift maintenance supervisor to lead their maintenance team. The successful individual will ensure uninterrupted continuity of the facility, manufacturing, and support systems and processes throughout the facility.

Must have food manufacturing maintenance experience!!!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent company as a management team member, advancing the goals of Safety, Quality, and Productivity, in a food manufacturing environment.
• Review the ongoing efficiencies of manufacturing and support systems throughout the facility; make recommendations and implement improvements as necessary.
• Coach team members in proper troubleshooting techniques, maintenance, and repair of plant systems.
• Supervise team members overall job performance including overall job proficiency, adherence to company rules, policies and professional standards.
• Coach team members to enable their professional advancement.
• Support, monitor and expand Preventive/Predictive Maintenance throughout all facility systems and machinery.
• Utilize CMMS system including work orders, purchase order, inventory control, and equipment history, in performing job tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair controls systems including network problems associated with PC’s, PLC’s, and various man-machine interfaces.
• Utilize an advanced skillset in troubleshooting electrical systems including power distribution, motor controls, variable speed controllers, servo controllers, and robotics.
• Utilize a thorough knowledge in troubleshooting automated packaging machinery operation.
• Utilize a thorough knowledge in troubleshooting various process equipment including pumps, valves, meters, and mixing equipment.
• Utilize a working knowledge in troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Utilize a working knowledge in troubleshooting typical facility support systems including steam, hot water, compressed air, and refrigeration.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises 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 resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

Associate’s degree (A.S.) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology and/or a combination of minimum 2-7 years experience in food, beverage, or consumer goods experience in a manufacturing plant.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.