Maintenance Supervisor

B&G Foods, Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods, Inc. in Ankeny, Iowa seeks an experienced maintenance supervisor to lead the overnight shift and oversee maintenance and capital projects at the Ankeny Plant. You will staff and schedule the department, train personnel, and uphold safety and GMP standards to ensure efficient operations.

The role requires 5–7 years total experience including supervision, plus an associate degree; JD Edwards familiarity is a plus. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Experience in consumer food products and packaging is preferred.
• Proficiency with maintenance planning tools and basic software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the overnight maintenance shift (approx. 11:00 pm–7:30 am).
• Oversee maintenance and capital projects at the Ankeny Plant and supervise staff.
• Schedule department workload and train personnel to ensure effectiveness.
• Maintain cost-effective preventive maintenance and safety programs.
• Ensure GMP, food safety, and proper reporting of issues to management.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Vendor negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

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Provides the necessary maintenance support for the facilities, packaging equipment, power, and refrigeration at the Ankeny, Iowa plant.

This position supervises the overnight shift, approximately 11:00 pm - 7:30 am.

Essential Duties

• Supervise maintenance and capital projects at the Ankeny Plant.
• Staff, schedule the maintenance department as appropriate, and ensure its effectiveness through training.
• Maintain a positive labor relations environment with subordinate personnel.
• Analyze production processes and methods.
• Recommend and implement changes and new programs that improve costs.
• Provide monthly summaries to the management of maintenance performance and capital project updates.
• Maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policies and procedures in areas of own responsibility.
• Provide ongoing training and enforcement as appropriate.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Enforce GMP rules and guidelines.
• Identify and communicate food safety issues; lead and influence food safety initiatives.

Minimum Experience

• Total Yrs. of Experience: 5 to 7 years.
• Six years of experience in engineering and maintenance, including four years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in consumer food products and food packaging. Apprenticeship in one of more maintenance areas.
• Functional experience in the use of Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards is a plus.
• Minimum Formal Education: Associate Degree.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors.
• Analytical skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Physical: The job often requires standing, walking, climbing, crouching, kneeling, and finger/hand dexterity.
• Sensory: Ability to communicate via speaking, listening, and visual means. Ability to give verbal direction and negotiate.
• Mental/Reasoning:Ability to use analytical skills to determine the correct course of action. Ability to manage several projects at the same time and be able to learn new projects quickly.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.