Maintenance Supervisor

Marzetti Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the Horse Cave facility to lead a disciplined shift maintenance program ensuring safety, quality and production goals are met. You'll direct Maintenance Technicians, coordinate with production and other departments, and drive continuous improvement while complying with OSHA and company policies.

Ideal candidates will have industrial maintenance training and 3–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong Excel skills and

Qualifications

• Industrial Maintenance Degree or equivalent preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years SAP knowledge and experience preferred.
• P Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives and 480-volt electrical knowledge preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Positive leadership and problem-solving mentality.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret directions in a fast-paced environment.
• Must obtain industrial truck and lift operating certification and comply with safety standards.
• Regular on-time attendance as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Direct shift maintenance for production machinery and utilities to meet safety and quality goals.
• Supervise Maintenance Technicians and coordinate with production and other departments.
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to company policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Excel proficiency

MS Office

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Industrial Maintenance Degree or equivalent

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Variable Frequency Drives

Electrical knowledge (480V)

SAP knowledge

Job description

Overview

Great things are happening at the T. Marzetti Horse Cave Facility and as we continue to grow the T. Marzetti Company is looking to hire team members who will grow with us on our journey towards world class operational excellence. The Maintenance Supervisor directs the maintenance activities on a designated shift in a safe and efficient manner to achieve the desired quality, quantity and timely maintenance of all production machinery/equipment, physical plant, utilities and grounds in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, directs & supervises Maintenance Technicians and ensures compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities → What You'll Do

• Engagement

  – Marzetti Values: Work Safely, Communicate, Communicate, Communicate, Respect Each Other, Be Positive –You Can Make It Happen, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable –stand behind what you do

  • Works respectfully with all team members to ensure the Safety, Quality, production and support of our products and goals daily.
  • Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
  • Actively participates in Marzetti Operational Excellence, special projects or tasks, and modification programs as needed with prior approval.
  • Actively participates in department/shift/team meetings and is involved with improvement/resolutions & follow-up.

• Safety

  – Marzetti Values: Work Safely

  • Maintains highest standard of Safety for all functions on an ongoing basis and ensures compliance for self and others to OSHA standards.
  • Performs daily inspection of all PPE required including but not limited to SLIP-RESISTANT/STEEL-TOED SHOES, safety glasses, gloves, shields and aprons to ensure good overall condition of items that provide optimal personal safety & protection while working in the facility.
  • As a member of the T. Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Safety Observations (BBSO), corrects issues when identified, and participates in problem solving.

• Quality –

  Marzetti Values: We bring delicious food to the table and always deliver superior service and value. Be Perceptive-see work through your customers’ and consumers’ eyes, winning is just the Beginning.

  • As a member of the T. Marzetti Company, completes his/her Behavior Based Quality observations (BBQs), corrects issues when identified and participates in problem solving.
  • Ensures compliance to quality, food safety/HACCP, FSMA, Food Defense, 5S, OSHA and other support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer and government standards.
  • Communicates any concerns related to product safety, integrity, quality and legality to management or to the confidential hotline if the need for anonymity is necessary.

• Functional Capability

  - Marzetti Values: Be Perceptive-see work through your customers’ and consumers’ eyes, winning is just the Beginning, Continuous Improvement, Be Accountable –stand behind what you do

  • Promotes integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members, customers & vendors.
  • Coordinates shift maintenance activities through the supervision of employees to ensure the shift's maintenance objectives are accomplished in a timely, cost-effective and safe manner.
  • Coordinates the preventative maintenance program to maintain production equipment in an efficient, safe operating condition.
  • Responsible for audits controls and minimizing the overtime labor costs, maintenance/ repair costs and equipment downtime.
  • Oversees corrections and running adjustments of equipment to maximize production capabilities during shift.
  • Coordinates with other department managers to ensure proper coordination of maintenance activities with production and ensure adequate & efficient materials, supplies, & parts inventory control activities and procedures.
  • Responsible for ensuring scheduling of the maintenance department.
  • Coordinates changeovers of equipment or preventative maintenance according to production schedules.
  • Ensures required maintenance reporting is accurate and timely.
  • Maintains close working relationship with all departments and responds to deviations from standards immediately.
  • Responsible for & maintains positive employee, corporate and community relations along with appropriate interface with customer service, vendors & contractors.
  • Regular attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
  • Performs tasks or responsibilities as assigned by Management.
  • Complete initial/annual training to ensure the individual is properly qualified (QI) to perform all required job tasks as outlined in training programs/records.

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Qualifications → What You'll Bring

• Industrial Maintenance Degree or Mechanical/Technical School Certification preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of SAP Knowledge and experience preferred.
• P Program Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives, 480-volt electrical knowledge preferred.
• 3-5 years of supervisory maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a food-related industry. Demonstrated ability to appropriately work with confidential information and situations and manage correspondence.
• Must be proficient in all MS Office products, particularly Excel.
• Positive leadership and problem-solving mentality.
• Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to successfully obtain industrial truck and lift operating certification and safely maintain per company and OSHA standards.
• Regular on-time attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Works in an office and manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, hear, sit, stand, walk and occasionally bend while moving about the facility.
• Noise level in the office is quiet and moderate in the plant.
• May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to heat, fumes, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment and non-toxic industrial waste and scrap.
• SLIP-RESISTANT/Steel-toed SHOES, Earplugs, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets (if facial hair exists) are required to be worn/used in accordance with company GMP and Safety standards. Condition of these items must be inspected by employee daily and be replaced when no longer providing the optimal protection of the Team Member.

About Us

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to make every meal better through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.