Maintenance Supervisor

Overhill Farms; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OVERHILL FARMS INC. seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance department, ensuring reliable plant equipment and adherence to safety standards. You will supervise staff, schedule work, and drive preventative maintenance programs across multiple plant areas.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple projects with precision. Exempt position with facility-wide impact and opportunities for process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing or related experience.
• 2 years in a Supervisor/Foreman role preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preventive maintenance tasks and staff scheduling.
• Control maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment.
• Generate work orders and ensure timely completion to high quality.
• Input data into CMMS and assist with predictive maintenance.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specs and standards.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to align department activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Ammonia systems

Mechanical systems

Education

High school education

Tools

PC-based systems

Job description

OVERHILL FARMS INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: Maintenance Supervisor

EFFECTIVE DATE: 08/09/24

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

To supervise the Maintenance Department for maintenance support for all Plant departments. Develop and motivate maintenance staff using teamwork and employee involvement principles and techniques to provide superior repair and preventative maintenance service on all plant equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise preventative maintenance tasks.
• Control maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment.
• Generates work orders and ensures timely completion to highest quality standards.
• Schedule staff for maximum efficiency and coverage.
• Assist with record keeping and preventative and predictive maintenance program including input of the data stream computerized maintenance management system.
• Make equipment recommendations along with applicable design and layout.
• Directs workers engaged in painting and performing structural repairs for facility and equipment.
• Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Performs activities of workers supervised.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school education
• 3 - 5 years experience in manufacturing or equal experience in a related position
• 2 years experience in a Supervisor/Foreman position preferred
• Be able to work independently or in a team environment
• Must be able to prioritize and handle multiple projects at the same time
• Strong organizing skills and ability to meet deadlines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to withstand prolonged walking and standing
• Able to withstand changes in temperature -- up to -20º F
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

KNOWLEDGE OF / SKILL IN:

Qualified candidates will have good oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with key coworkers, including department managers, line operators, quality assurance personnel and contractors.

• Company policies, standards, and specifications
• Safety policies and procedures for equipment operation
• Proper use of the tools of the trade
• Knowledge of mechanical and ammonia systems.
• Position requires demonstrated knowledge of personal computers and PC interface automated systems.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to effectively motivate in a team environment using employee involvement techniques gained through experience in relevant supervisory or managerial position.

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Perform mechanical tasks efficiently
• Safely maintain and repair all plant equipment
• Work with minimum supervision
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Comply with safety policies, procedures, and job description
• Maintain excellent attendance
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or Government Regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

HOURS:

• Days and hours vary