Maintenance Supervisor - Grand Forks, ND

J.R. Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Grand Forks, ND, is seeking a maintenance leader to direct the plant's process maintenance, ensuring maximum efficiency and safe operations. The role includes upgrading equipment, reducing downtime, and maintaining a clean, organized facility.

A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of supervisory maintenance experience are required. Primary shift is 12 hours; this is a full-time, on-site role with responsibilities spanning technical service, safety compliance, and process

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and strong math skills.
• Good verbal and written communication required.
• Experience supervising maintenance teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the plant's process maintenance for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain and upgrade processing equipment with minimal downtime.
• Ensure plant is clean, organized, and presentable.
• Provide technical services to meet safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Support training needs and coaching for subordinates.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical ability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leader/supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.)

Technical maintenance training

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This role will direct and coordinate the maintenance of the plant's process maintenance to ensure maximum operating efficiency in a safe, cost effective and timely manner. It is the responsibility of this job to maintain the plant process equipment to ensure the equipment is kept in top condition at all times for the best operating performance. This job is accountable for maintaining the plant in a clean, organized and presentable manner. This job is accountable for maintaining and upgrading all equipment in their accountability area, specifically processing equipment, with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures that the Plant Policies, Procedures and Union contracts are administered and followed in a fair and consistent manner.
• Directs the loss control program in their area of accountability, to reduce personal injury accidents, other losses, and to ensure a safe working environment.
• Is responsible to attend and participate in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
• Is responsible for identifying the training needs of subordinates, ensuring their participation in appropriate training activities, and reinforcing subordinate’s skill development with coaching, feedback and recognition.
• Maintains awareness of new developments, equipment and processes for potential applications to meet corporate and plant objectives.
• Recommends equipment, procedural and facility modifications to ensure the most efficient use of our resources.
• Directs the process areas maintenance functions to ensure the maximum operating efficiencies are maintained to meet minimal downtime, quality, volume, grade yield, safety and cost control performance.
• Provide technical services to ensure conformance with applicable codes and standards of safety, quality, sanitation and environmental protection. Must understand the codes and standards.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

Technical training in maintenance fields will be considered.

Relevant Experience

• 3+ years related experience and/or training

Previous experience supervising maintenance teams or direct reports.

Mechanical aptitude, strong mathematical, verbal and written communication skills.

Other Information

Primary Shift:

• Designed to follow our Crews
• 12hr shift cadence - "Pitman" Shift Style

Location(s): GF Plant - Grand Forks

Country: United States

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

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