Maintenance Supervisor II

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead teams responsible for predictive and preventative maintenance, machine repair, and continuous improvement within a high-performing manufacturing environment.

You will develop maintenance systems, supervise staff, and collaborate with Production to minimize downtime while ensuring safety and compliance. Strong leadership, problem solving, and TPM knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience leading, coaching/mentoring staff or managing a process or project.

Responsibilities

• Leads teams of Maintenance Mechanics & Electricians in preventive maintenance and machine repair.
• Develops and oversees maintenance systems, processes, and documentation for TPM, SOPs, and safety.
• Schedules maintenance with Production and coordinates equipment/facility repairs.
• Develops and tracks KPIs for maintenance performance (OEE, supplier performance, etc.).
• Provides long-term solutions and day-to-day support for troubleshooting and issues.
• Trains employees on work methods and safety procedures.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records and inventories.
• Delivers regular status reports to maintenance management.
• Reviews planned job packages for labor, materials, methods, and permits.
• Distributes work orders and ensures proper staffing for tasks.
• Manages emergency work prioritization and future planning.
• Ensures resources have appropriate skill levels for jobs.
• Directs trades in executing approved maintenance tasks.
• Monitors job quality, duration, and cost; ensures progress.
• Coordinates with Production on schedule impacts.
• Assumes duties when key personnel are unavailable.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours; evenings/weekends/holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Preventive maintenance

TPM

Safety

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

1 year maintenance supervisory experience in manufacturing

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads teams of Maintenance Mechanics & Electricians in predictive & preventative maintenance and machine repair.


• Responsible for the development, implementation, and day to day supervision of maintenance systems, processes and documentation associated with efficient and High Performing Manufacturing Organizations (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOP’s, Safety, etc.).


• Ensures maintenance is scheduled in a timely manner and works closely with Production to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs.


• Develops and/or maintains Key Performance Indicators for tracking and reporting the performance of the maintenance function (supplier performance, 3rd party contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness, etc).


• Provides long term solutions and day-to-day support to all operating teams having issues with troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.


• Trains employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.


• Maintains accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.


• Provides regular status reports to maintenance management team.


• Reviews all planned job packages for labor requirements, materials, parts, methods, permits, and priorities.


• Distributes work orders directly to those assigned to perform the task.


• Evaluates all Emergency work identified to ensure an emergency response is necessary, or, directs the creation of a work order that can be planned and scheduled in the future.


• Ensures appropriate resources for each planned and scheduled job have the correct skill levels for proper work execution.


• Controls Job Execution.


• Directs Trades in the performance of approved maintenance jobs.


• Controls quality, duration, cost and thoroughness of all work under their direct supervision.


• Monitors each job closely by frequently visiting jobs in progress to ensure job quality and progress.


• Interfaces with the Production Department on any changes in duration or any other conditions that impacts the schedule.


• In the absence of key personnel, the employee’s supervisor or qualified designee (one that has been trained in the key employee's duties) is responsible to complete or delegate the completion of all required tasks and responsibilities.


• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education/Certifications and Experience

• Highschool diploma or GED, required.


• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field, preferred.


• At least 1 year of maintenance supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.


• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching/mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software. Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical, and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment. Advance knowledge in PSM and RMP. Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software. Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), preferred. Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues. Good planning and priority setting skills. Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. Bilingual is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or a work unit, including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, and realigning work as needed. Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Maintenance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or a work unit, including providing input on hiring / disciplinary and work objectives / effectiveness, and realigning work as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, darkness and/or noise. Seasonal exposure to weather elements includes, but is not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity. Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks such as working around mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemical hazards, and electrical hazards. Position requires the ability to sitting frequently at a desk, walking around the office and plant; carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; reaching and kneeling on a daily basis.

Expectations

Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values. At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is: $71,880.00 - $127,599.00 Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds. We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com. C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers. Click here for more information regarding E-verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required. AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just “baked from scratch” taste since 1851. We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe. Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop innovative food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities. We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice. We strive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of integrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility. Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food. Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!