Maintenance Supervisor

Dairy Challenge; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Challenge is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and develop the plant's maintenance team in Kentucky. You will prioritize work, manage preventive maintenance, and ensure safety, GMP compliance, and efficiency of all plant equipment.

You will coordinate with operations, utilize ERP/CMMS systems, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in asset reliability and uptime in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2–5 years of maintenance or related experience with leadership
• Experience with safety policies and procedures
• Electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration licenses preferred

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and assign daily jobs and supervise maintenance staff
• Implement predictive/preventive maintenance programs
• Use ERP/CMMS to plan tasks and manage downtime
• Oversee repairs and maintenance of plant equipment
• Provide training and coaching to staff
• Ensure compliance with GMP and safety standards
• Serve as first contact for emergency maintenance

Skills

Supervision

Team leadership

Facility equipment

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Change management

English language

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

ERP/CMMS systems

Job description

Provide work direction and supervision to maintenance employees to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders and provide clear direction to maintenance employees. Oversee pass down issues. Monitor activities to ensure an efficient and safe maintenance operation
• Implement an effective predictive/preventive maintenance program which has a maintenance strategy for all assets to remove unscheduled down time and increase the lifespan of assets by keeping them in optimal condition with maintenance strategies, so assets are timely maintained to minimize costs of asset breakdowns
• Use systems (e.g., ERP, CMMS) to support task planning with time required, parts required, and job descriptions to maximize maintenance activities during normal plant operation, in time made available during washes, planned downtime, and periodic maintenance shuts. Use project management charts detailing activities of planned downtime
• Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures
• Assist the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed within the given time. Assist with everyday maintenance issues and repairs
• Actively support and implement preventative maintenance programs; schedule and provide constant monitoring of the preventative maintenance program and make adjustments as needed
• Serve as first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests
• Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment
• Assist in developing procedures and policies for maintenance department
• Complete and maintain record keeping using databases and computerized maintenance management systems
• Support work for proper root cause analysis on breakdowns or failures to ensure equipment breakdown issues are addressed and resolved
• Assist the maintenance manager on capital and special projects
• Work with inventory or supply employees to ensure an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment
• Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is not available
• Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation
• Provide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipment
• Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years of maintenance or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience
• Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment; electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of facility equipment
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
• Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
• Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• Able to think and use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information
• Able to demonstrate initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
• Able to adapt to changing operational needs and lead others through change
• Able to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$90000 - $120000 / year

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