Maintenance Supervisor-Food Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Quality Foods, a leading food manufacturer, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for their Grand Rapids facility. The role involves leading the maintenance department, managing plant equipment, and ensuring smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a food processing environment and strong mechanical skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Bonus plans

401(k)

Comprehensive health insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in food processing.
• Strong mechanical skills with electrical knowledge.
• Ability to lift and move over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance department and report to Maintenance Manager.
• Manage maintenance of plant equipment and implement problem-solving techniques.
• Hire, train, and develop employees while ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem resolution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance tracking software

Word

Excel

Database systems

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Kent Quality Foods, a premier manufacturer of specialty meat products, is seeking an experienced professional to lead technical operations at its Grand Rapids facility in the position of Maintenance Supervisor. We are a well-established business with more than five decades of success, and even though you may not know our name, you will surely know our products.

SUMMARY: The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance department and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement problem-solving techniques with mechanics and operators to address ongoing issues.
• Coordinate with the Manager, Planner, and Mechanics to prioritize work orders.
• Coach Mechanics on key issues affecting plant performance.
• Build teamwork among mechanics to facilitate knowledge transfer.
• Manage maintenance of plant equipment, including machine tools, buildings, refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, gas, water, air systems, sewer and waste disposal, fire sprinkler systems, parking facilities, landscaping, snow removal, and janitorial services.
• Plan, layout, schedule work, and delegate tasks to maintenance technicians.
• Hire, train, monitor, discipline, evaluate, and develop employees. Assist with diagnosing and resolving complex problems. Enforce organizational policies and conduct rules.
• Source outside vendors as needed and establish project scopes.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management for capital improvement projects.
• Maintain reporting and record-keeping systems for the department.
• Ensure good housekeeping and compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
• Develop, implement, and adhere to SOPs.
• Establish qualifications and training standards for maintenance staff.
• Interface with regulatory agencies such as USDA, OSHA, EPA, DEQ, and Fire Department.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years of related supervisory experience in a food processing environment.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical skills with knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems. Ability to perform root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Internet, email, and database systems.
• Knowledge of maintenance tracking software preferred.
• Effective interpersonal skills and a strong presence on the floor.
• Ability to lift and move over 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Our company is a progressive and growing organization seeking a strong leader. Kent Quality Foods offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including bonus plans, 401(k), and comprehensive health insurance benefits.