Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Nichols Farms; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols Farms, based in Hanford, California, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team in day-to-day plant support, manage Preventive Maintenance, and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes safety, equipment reliability, and staff development within a large production facility.

You will coordinate with the Maintenance Manager, oversee multiple maintenance sub-teams, and ensure timely execution of scheduled work while maintaining CMMS documentation and KPI

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years as Maintenance Supervisor or Lead in manufacturing/processing.
• CMMS experience required.
• Capital project planning experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture within the Maintenance Team and other departments.
• Confer with Maintenance Manager on projects and improvements.
• Recommend measures to improve equipment efficiency.
• Supervise and schedule maintenance staff; ensure effective selection and performance management.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives; train staff.
• Oversee Harvest, Process, B&G and Fabrication maintenance teams; coordinate with Planners.
• Maintain CMMS documentation; support operations training programs.
• Adhere to department KPIs and maintain a clean maintenance shop.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Awareness

Time Management

People Development

Continuous Improvement

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

NFPA 70E Certificate

Capital Project Planning

Tools

CMMS

MS Office Suite

PLC/Analytics (basic)

Job description

Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members.

The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Supervisor will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and will lead the Maintenance team in effective execution of assigned projects and day to day plant front line support. They will manage the Preventive Maintenance program and provide strategy to ensure maximum effectiveness. Responsible for development and promotion of internal personnel to expand and increase effectiveness of existing team. This position is responsible for providing front line employee leadership and coaching and will be viewed as a leader within the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance Supervisor:

• Promote a "safety first" culture within the Maintenance Team and all other departments.
• Promote a culture of "World Class Maintenance" in all actions and decisions taken or made.

• • Confer with Maintenance Manager/Director on maintenance projects.
  • Recommend measures to continuously improve equipment efficiency.

• Perform all duties in accordance with Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) established company policies and procedures.

• • Manage inter/intradepartmental relationships to maintain high levels of employee engagement.
  • Provide supervision of assigned employees in scheduling, time off requests and daily activities, ensure effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management.
  • Train and develop employees to build capability.
  • Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams and Lean initiatives.
  • Responsible for overseeing Harvest, Process, B&G and Fabrication maintenance team members.
  • Work closely with Maintenance Planners to execute scheduled work in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for all CMMS documentation created by maintenance personnel.
  • Work closely with operations to provide meaningful suggestions to improve their training programs.
  • Responsible for adhering to all department KPI's as assigned by management.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and professional maintenance shop and working areas
  • Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Technical Knowledge:

• Troubleshoot equipment electro-mechanical issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiencies.
• Responsible for troubleshooting equipment including Gearboxes, pumps, drive systems, Air compressors, Conveyors, Dryers, Packaging Machinery, Labeling Machinery, Palletizers, Wrappers, Case Packers and industrial equipment such as Forklifts, Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts, etc.
• Responsible for compliance in LOTO (Lockout-Tagout); cGMP's and Safety-OSHA and Food Safety.

• Facilitate scheduling of capital projects by coordinating with Production Team.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and track capital project deliverables and report progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively / responsible for making decisions.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Prioritization: Ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as ability to make presentations.
• Interpersonal: Ability to effectively build relationships with co-workers and external customers.
• People Development: Ability to develop and coach team, and to identify team member opportunities to improve self, processes, and employees.
• Goal Orientation: Attention to establishing and achieving goals and objectives for self and team on a continuous basis.
• Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem solving and interacts with team and work groups to achieve team and organizational goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Active participant in continuous improvement initiatives and goals. Seeks opportunities to improve self and processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS Degree preferably in Engineering and or combination of education and experience.
• Three years' experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or Lead preferably in manufacturing/processing.
• Capital Project Planning Management is preferred. Experience in Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• PLC/Analytics background is a plus but not required.
• Three + years' experience with CMMS
• NFPA 70E Certificate preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for periods of time at workstation, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company.

The majority of the roles is performed in a manufacturing environment which may include high levels of noise with a possibility of performing work in an outdoor environment on occasion. Working in outdoor conditions can include extreme cold, heat, or humidity; and sometimes can include work in dusty or muddy work conditions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

EOE/M/F/D/V