Maintenance Supervisor

Wayne Farms LLC; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance projects, ensure machinery and facilities meet regulatory standards, and lead a team of maintenance staff in a manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on implementing preventative maintenance, coordinating with engineering and quality teams, and maintaining inventory while minimizing downtime and costs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated high level of organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on PM Systems and Microsoft Applications.
• Knowledge of maintenance duties, programs and requirements in a regulated food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises 5 - 15 hourly maintenance employees.
• Participates in supervision and maintains Preventative Maintenance Program to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools and equipment.
• Identifies cost reduction opportunities with operating teams.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Product Development and Quality Assurance to resolve maintenance issues.
• Maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory.
• Participates in hiring and developing maintenance associates.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PM Systems

Microsoft Applications

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for direct supervision of maintenance projects ensuring machinery, grounds and buildings are kept in working condition, meeting or exceeding regulatory compliance ( e.g. USDA, GMP's OSHA, Environmental, etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Participates in supervision and maintaining the Preventative Maintenance Program that will assure machinery, grounds and buildings are kept in workmanlike condition, meeting or exceeding regulatory compliance, e.g. USDA, GMP's OSHA, environmental et al. Supervises Maintenance Department personnel in day-to-day operation to insure minimal downtime, costs, and zero accidents. Organizes, works on and assigns work priorities and scheduling repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools and equipment in support of production operations. Identifies and recommends cost reduction opportunities in conjunction with operating teams. Collaborates with other departments such as Engineering, Product Development and Quality Assurance in resolving maintenance related issues. Supervises and maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory. Participates in hiring and developing well-skilled Maintenance Associates. Other projects and duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required. 2+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated high level of organizational skills. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient computer skills with a focus on PM Systems and Microsoft Applications. Knowledge of maintenance duties, programs and requirement in a regulated food manufacturing environment or similar industry. Knowledge of regulatory requirements, especially those governing the food industry, and a thorough understanding of the required support for maintaining utility function (i.e. various refrigeration and freezing systems, boilers, HVAC, PLC, etc.).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises 5 - 15 hourly maintenance employees.

SUPERVISORY ROLE

This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

Resolves routine problems with discrepancies that arise while performing daily tasks. Manages multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritizes work accordingly. Applies basis reasoning skills and carries out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to read, understand and interpret data and draw logical conclusions based on the available inputs. Applies critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems.

SAFETY SKILLS

Follows Standard Operating Procedures and adheres to safety requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequently lifts up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs. Frequently uses visual skills to read numbers and details in small print as well as to read computerized data. Frequently talks and receives auditory information. Frequently uses fine finger and hand manipulation skills to pick up and move paperwork as well as to operate the computer. Walk in and on the outside of the facility continuously. Must be able to withstand hot and cold temperatures and wet environments. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand and walk for long periods of time. Work schedule varies according to location needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

WHY JOIN US

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century's worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.