Maintenance Supervisor

WMFHA; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production industry is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to enhance plant efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, leadership qualities, and previous experience in a similar environment, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must possess a flexible schedule for long hours.
• Previous maintenance experience in food or beverage production.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production and plant equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with production technicians.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical Education

Tools

PLC programming

Machinist measuring tools

Electrical tools

Welding equipment

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Position Overview:

Maintenance Supervisor will interact with the leadership group, production team members, quality assurance, and other maintenance technicians to improve and maximize plant output, efficiency, quality, and safety. Duties include proactively troubleshooting, diagnosing, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production and plant support equipment. Duties are performed in a high volume, manufacturing environment where individuals are involved with overhauling equipment and the installation of new equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform on line repairs and maintenance as necessary to maintain production at target efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot and repair production and plant equipment.
• Work with Production Technicians on continuous improvement initiatives to solve problems on all equipment.
• Program/troubleshoot PLC and operator interface panels and program Variable Frequency Drives.
• Develop, modify, perform and record assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Provide line support for changeovers by understand total process layouts and be able to maximize efficiency through optimal interface.
• Implement projects for line improvements.

Requirements:

• A sense of urgency, “can do attitude" in everything they do, from paperwork to people leadership.
• Must possess a flexible schedule with the ability to work; long and unpredictable hours to ensure the plant manufacturing equipment is working at its optimum capacity; able to work different shifts, nights and/or weekends when needed to meet business demands.
• High aptitude to problem solve and work with others to come up with creative solutions.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, create, and improve work processes.
• Preventive maintenance, repair and adjustment of filling conveying, packaging, palletizing, and auxiliary equipment.
• Previous maintenance experience in a food or beverage production environment.
• Technical knowledge of Production related equipment with maintenance experience with Production equipment.
• Technical skills must include electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, and PLC.
• Possess an ability to fabricate parts.
• Experience in using machinist measuring tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals (mechanical and electrical).
• A quick-thinking, problem-resolving attitude.
• Able to stand, walk, kneel and bend for long periods of time.
• Must be organized with attention to detail.
• Strong progressive leadership and team development skills are essential.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Good computer skills, math, reading and writing skills are required.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus

Education and/or Experience:

• Must have High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Technical Education is a Plus.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOP’s
• Accurately completes required Food Safety & Quality Records
• Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A. Manager and Department Manager
• Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions
• Responsible for reporting any food safety concerns or tampering with product

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a general office environment where the noise level is usually moderate. As part of the job requirements employee may be exposed to work in cold temperature (-20 degrees)at times.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.