Food Plant Maintenance Supervisor: Lead & Optimize Equipment

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) invites a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Boardman Plant maintenance team, ensuring safety, food safety, quality and productivity. You will plan and supervise work, manage resources, and drive cost reductions while mentoring staff and coordinating projects.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a food plant, a mechanical/engineering background, strong leadership and communication skills, and SAP/MS Office

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; BS/AA in Mechanical/Industrial Technology/Engineering preferred. Applicable on-the-job experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 2-5 Years direct experience with Industrial Maintenance in a food plant, including planning, overhaul and equipment modification.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Broad knowledge of industrial electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC programming, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety procedures, and risk management.
• Ability to troubleshoot unusual mechanical and electrical problems.
• Leadership: ability to lead teams, manage budgets, schedule preventive maintenance, and manage vendors.
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical disciplines.
• SAP experience preferred; MS Office proficiency expected.

Responsibilities

• Directs technical efforts to maintain all equipment.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance.
• Identify maintenance resource needs; review with management; allocate resources accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Order supplies and tools as necessary.
• Coordinate projects and special maintenance initiatives.
• Attend professional training/education and stay aware of trends.
• Oversee building repairs and plant-wide overhaul planning and execution.
• Coordinate contractor work and manage vendors within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Budget management

Education

BS/AA in Mechanical/Industrial Technology/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) invites a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Boardman Plant maintenance team, ensuring safety, food safety, quality and productivity. You will plan and supervise work, manage resources, and drive cost reductions while mentoring staff and coordinating projects.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a food plant, a mechanical/engineering background, strong leadership and communication skills, and SAP/MS Office