Maintenance Supervisor - 3rd Shift

HP Hood; Village of Arkport (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a maintenance supervisor to lead day-to-day plant maintenance, coordinate PM schedules, and oversee a team of technicians. You will manage work orders via MMS, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and collaborate with contractors on equipment installations.

The role requires 5+ years in plant maintenance with 3+ years in supervision, preferably in food/beverage, and a strong focus on safety and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance within a plant or manufacturing industry.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience required.
• Industry background in Food or Beverage preferred.
• Demonstrated experience within mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage day-to-day maintenance activities across shifts.
• Use MMS to manage work orders, PMs, and parts inventory.
• Audit completed work for reliability and quality.
• Maintain equipment to support productivity and meet department standards.
• Involve in installation/startups of new equipment and interface with contractors.
• Develop staff and delegate department responsibilities to foremen.
• Understand PLCs, control software and HMI systems (e.g., Control 5000 AB – RS View, VFDs).
• Maintain safety procedures and PPE; ensure SQF compliance.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervision

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

DCS

PLC

MMS

VFDs

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 11:00pm - 8:00 am; overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.

• Schedules and manage day-to-day maintenance activities to coordinate equipment repairs, PM’s, and project completion with all shifts and technicians.
• Utilize electronic MMS to manage workorders, PM’s, and parts inventory
• Audit completed work to validate completion and reliability of performance
• Supports operational departments by maintaining equipment and resolves mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity, job capabilities, and equipment capabilities at the department’s request.
• Involved in the installation and startups of new equipment, interface with outside contractors
• Establish clear responsibilities and expectations for each technician and ensure that each employee meets these standards. Take action to address any developmental needs.
• Delegate department responsibilities to Foremen
• Understanding of working with DCS, programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controls (PLC), control software and human-machine interface systems. (Control 5000 AB – RS View, VFD’s)
• Stay abreast of new technologies associated with the industry.
• Ensure safety compliance within the department by understand and following all safety procedures, always wear proper PPE, never put yourself or other employees in harm’s way.
• Expedite all safety and quality work orders SQF.
• Maintain a professional relationship with supervision and production personnel by providing exceptional customer service.
• Develop maintenance staff in skill sets needed to maintain the equipment and facility.
• Maintain, review and distribute KPI reports as requested by Management
• Understand all machinery and plant equipment and general plant operations and be able to troubleshoot and perform necessary repairs when needed.
• Working knowledge of WWTP operations and instrument/electrical needs including record keeping
• Develop knowledge of refrigerated ammonia cooling systems, boiler systems, and general manufacturing is a prerequisite.
• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Maintain all documented information as per SQF requirements
• Work hours, as needed, which will require an obligation from you to fulfill.
• Act as a representative on special committee’s as needed
• Carry out all additional duties assigned by Manager

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance within a plant or manufacturing industry. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience required.
• Industry background in Food or Beverage preferred.
• Demonstrated experience within mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills and Competencies

• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Inspires and motivates others to perform well.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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