Maintenance Supervisor

Keurig Dr Pepper; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in maintaining machinery. This role emphasizes strong mechanical and electrical skills, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry regulations. You'll foster a culture of trust and innovation while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits from day one, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about enhancing equipment reliability and team development. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of continuous improvement experience in TPM, Kaizen, or Lean Six Sigma.
• 2+ years in Maintenance leadership within an automated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of maintenance technicians to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Manage Preventative Maintenance programs and optimize schedules based on data.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, GMPs, HACCP, and maintain sanitation schedules.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Job Overview:

The Production Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on all machinery. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills to troubleshoot problems safely. The supervisor will lead a team of 21 maintenance technicians, collaborating closely to resolve machine issues and keep management informed of projects affecting equipment and production timelines within a TPM environment.

Shift: 1st Shift - flexibility to work off-shift or weekends if needed

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure high performance of your team by fostering trust, wellbeing, and valuing employee contributions.
• Drive a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, with regular feedback sessions.
• Encourage diverse perspectives to foster innovation and learning from successes and failures.
• Establish a safe, motivated environment with clear expectations.
• Lead mechanics to maximize productivity and develop their skills through training and coaching.
• Identify and share best practices across the maintenance department.
• Develop and implement improvement opportunities to enhance equipment uptime and capability.
• Manage Preventative Maintenance programs, analyzing data to optimize schedules.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Prioritize work requests based on preventive maintenance and downtime data.
• Translate equipment manuals into effective Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Monitor equipment systems, making continuous improvements, upgrades, and modifications.
• Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address issues.
• Manage labor resources to support operations and minimize overtime.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, GMPs, HACCP, and other regulations.
• Maintain accurate sanitation schedules and oversee proper sanitation and housekeeping.
• Coordinate with planners on scheduling work and monitor production schedules for quality, quantity, and safety.
• Update and maintain SOPs, ensure accurate reporting, and manage budgets and supplies.
• Investigate microbiological and sanitation issues, implementing corrective actions.
• Provide training and cross-training to meet safety, quality, and production standards.
• Support installation of new equipment and use TPM practices to improve equipment reliability.

Total Rewards:

• $72,100.00 - $110,000
• Benefits start day one, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)
• 3+ years of continuous improvement experience (TPM, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma)
• 2+ years in Maintenance leadership within an automated manufacturing environment (highly preferred)

Keys to Success:

• Confidence, integrity, and an autonomous mindset to work independently and strive for success
• Ability to follow instructions and calibrate instrumentation
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
• Mechanical problem-solving skills and ability to implement change
• Effective communication, root-cause analysis, and correction implementation skills