Maintenance Supervisor

SunOpta, Inc.; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SunOpta, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at the Alexandria, MN plant to develop and schedule maintenance technicians, implement preventive maintenance, and audit work while upholding food safety and quality standards. The role oversees building, equipment, and grounds upkeep and collaborates with contractors to complete projects.

The candidate will manage day-to-day facility operations, including shift coverage days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related field experience.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive maintenance experience.
• 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for repairs and modifications of general plant equipment and systems.
• Determine the causes of malfunctions and required repairs/modifications.
• Determine corrective actions procedures and methods.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and supervision of staff.
• Coordinate repair/modification projects with contractors and vendors.
• Develop long- and short-term maintenance plans.
• Ensure food safety and quality during maintenance activities.
• Maintain housekeeping and PM program documentation.

Skills

Instrumentation & automation

Lean manufacturing

Spanish bilingual

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or related field experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the development and scheduling of maintenance technicians, development and scheduling of preventive maintenance, auditing of work performed, implementation of process improvements, and ensures that all the equipment is in proper working order while still maintaining food safety and quality requirements. Manage and assist in the completion of the day-to-day activities, involving the maintenance of the building/facility, equipment, grounds keeping, security and overall facility appearances.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Respond to requests for repairs and modifications of general plant equipment and systems.
• Determine the causes of malfunctions, along with the extent of repairs /modifications needed.
• Determine the procedures/methods of corrective actions.
• Determine the cost feasibility, timetables, & priority of plant capabilities, capacities, & usage.
• Understanding of the Aseptic process flow and terminology a plus.
• Supervise the staff for general PM of equipment.
• Oversee the performance of outside contractors.
• Coordinates the completion of repair/modification projects with contractors, vendors, and maintenance support services.
• Develops long and short-term plans for maintenance project needs.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is being completed.
• Complete repairs to equipment that can be accomplished with resources available.
• Maintain and ensure that good housekeeping practices are being followed.
• Maintains Preventative maintenance program documents.
• Maintain sufficient inventories of parts and supplies to keep equipment properly maintained.
• Helps ensure that food safety and quality requirements are maintained when preventative maintenance, equipment repairs and improvements, and facility construction is happening.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to include availability on days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Any other duties assigned by manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Site Mechanics
• MRO Buyer
• Maintenance Planner

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or related field experience.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive maintenance experience.
• 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of systems having a high level of instrumentation and automation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle is beneficial.
• Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
• Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Must be able to operate equipment in production area.
• Must be able to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Ability to analyze a situation and communicate proper information needed to resolve issues.
• Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Understand terminology related to the process equipment.
• Able to supervise and maintain an engaged team of employees.
• Adapt to changes in work environment; Able to deal with frequent changes/delays or unexpected events that can change production schedules and work schedules.
• Must be able to train new maintenance technicians.
• Ability to express thoughts/ideas in order to improve process operation within guidelines.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Maintain good attendance
• Safely operate forklifts.
• Able to lift minimum of 50 pounds and at times more.
• Be able to climb bins ladders and steps in high places.
• Able to work in hot and cold situations.

Additional Considerations:

• Travel Expectation: Up to 10%.
• Location: This position will be based at the MN Street SunOpta Plant in Alexandria, MN.
• Shift: Monday-Friday; 3pm to Midnight.
• Work Environment: Approximately 50% of the work is performed in an office environment; 50% of the work will be in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.