Maintenance Supervisor

Great Kitchens Food Company; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Lockport, IL. The successful candidate will ensure efficient machinery operations, enforce safety standards, and lead a team of maintenance professionals. Ideal applicants will have extensive experience in mechanical systems, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality. This full-time position offers a competitive salary within the provided range based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in mechanical and electrical in food industry.
• Knowledge of USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity in maintenance operations.
• Schedule repairs and preventative maintenance for equipment.
• Lead and mentor maintenance personnel in operational tasks.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Communication

Problem Solving

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Degree (Preferred)

Tools

PLC Troubleshooting

Heavy Equipment Repair

Job description

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Great Kitchens Food Company provided pay range

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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Job Description

Job Title

• Maintenance Supervisor-2nd shift
• Location
• Chicago Heights
• Department
• Maintenance
• Reporting to
• Mgr, Maintenance
  
  

Key Accountabilities

Provide a safe, comfortable operating environment by directing installation, maintenance and repair of machines, tools, equipment and utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that productivity, quality and safety are everyday practice. Emphasizes safe behaviors routinely.
• Adheres to Company Policies and Procedures, GMP’s, Food Safety and Food Quality Standards and insures maintenance personnel adhere to same as well.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing annual maintenance expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action.
• Ensures production operations by determining work priorities and scheduling repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment.
• Provides heat, electrical power, gas, and air by directing installation, modification and maintenance activities on utility systems.
• Help keep inventory parts up to date
• Schedule preventive maintenance on the equipment and issue work order to the maintenance personal.
• Directs maintenance operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Resolves maintenance problems by conferring with management, production and QA personnel.
• Protects employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Maintains maintenance staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees: planning, monitoring and appraising job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Position is a hands-on supervisory position. Person must be willing to mentor and train mechanic by the act of getting involved with equipment repairs, and troubleshooting. (Being able to show a person how to do the work not just telling someone how).
• Person must provide their own hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of PlC’s and trouble shooting
• Testing and troubleshooting of 110/230/7460 vac electrical systems including moters, starters, VFD’s and PLC’s
• During peak production season (approx.. August to February), and when certain situations arise, must be willing to work part of the weekend , entire weekend, and take off days during week, or be willing to split their days off.
• Person must be a team player must work closely with Maintenance Supervisors, and Lead Persons that are on other shifts.
• Must follow through with work orders, or maintenance problems from one shift to the next.
• Insure Mechanics are kept busy on shift when producing equipment is working well.
• Responsible for upholding, following and maintaining the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.
• Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.
  
  

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• High School/equivalent; Five years of mechanical and electrical experience in the food industry and some knowledge of USDA and OSHA regulations.
• College degree preferred.
• Able to communicate, make logical decisions and travel around the facility.
• Structured thinking
• Good communication skills, hardworking, dependable, safety conscious and bilingual, English/Spanish preferred.
• Exhibit fiscal prudence and control
  
  

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work standing or walking for long periods of time
• Able to work bending and squatting
• Able to work making fast and repetitive hand motions
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work in a cold refrigerated and frozen conditions
• Able to push/pull heavy loads using hand operated lift trucks
• Work in a food production atmosphere
  
  

Alternte (back Up) For This Position

• Maintenance Manager
  
  

Food Safety/Quality

• *Report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance.
• *Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate attention
• You should be proficient in:
• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Hydraulics Experience
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  
  

You Should Be Proficient In

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Machine Safety Inspections

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food Production

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