Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor

Cascade Coffee LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Supervisor to ensure the safe maintenance and repair of plant equipment. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, diagnosing equipment malfunctions, and leading a team to uphold safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and organizational skills, along with experience in maintenance engineering. This position offers a flexible schedule and a competitive salary, along with an array of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork in a dynamic work environment!

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401k with matching

Long Term Disability and life insurance

Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation plans

Pet insurance

Leadership Training

Qualifications

• 3+ years in maintenance engineering with PLC experience is essential.
• Management experience in maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance, repair, and replacement of plant equipment.
• Oversees all phases of maintenance operations and directs functions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word)

Adobe

Job description

What does it take to create 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year?

We are excited to announce that we are hiring a diligent MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR!

For more than 45 years, Cascade Coffee has been the premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee, catering to the world’s finest coffee brands worldwide. Cascade works behind the scenes to provide innovation, world-class coffee roasting, and a wide variety of packaging options to highlight their loyal customer’s brands.

Founded in 1977, the company operates from a 185,000 square foot manufacturing and roasting facility, more than 2 million pounds of green coffee storage facility, 50 million pounds annually of coffee roasting capacity as well as multiple roasting lines, flavor mixing systems and 14 automated packaging lines.

Why Cascade?

We offer a unique blend of benefits for you and your family!

SALARY RANGE (EXEMPT): $90,000 - $95,000 annually, DOE (Full-Time)

SCHEDULE: FLEXIBLE

REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE MANAGER

• Healthcare benefits: Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k Roth or Pre-Tax options: $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll, ZERO vesting period
• Long Term Disability and life insurance: Company provides coverage for all
• Voluntary Life, Disability, Accident & Critical Illness: Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs
• Employee Assistance Program: To support you and your family’s overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self
• Sick and Vacation plans: Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance
• Pet insurance: Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend
• Cascade Cares: Exciting engagement programs each month
• Leadership Training: We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair, or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Accountable for diagnosis of equipment malfunctions.
• Continually seeks to improve processes and to refine methods of job performance.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and protocols, and assists in the administration of safety measures and initiatives.
• Sets goals for the maintenance department and tracks the progress being made.
• Upholds and provides safe, high-quality, consistent products, and superior services that anticipate, meet or exceed the requirements of our customers.
• Complies with General Safety Communication Program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees all phases of Maintenance operations.
• Directs all maintenance functions.
• Oversees the company maintenance and equipment operation and reports malfunctions.
• Motivates all maintenance employees and works with other supervisors to handle cleaning schedules and extended periods of foreseen maintenance performance.
• Involved in the hiring, firing, evaluation and other duties related to the maintenance team.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, calculate math, and withstand intense amounts of stress.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
• Ability to address complex problems and propose viable solutions.
• Ability to research and resolve complex management problems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT:

• Operational knowledge of all production equipment including all packaging machines.
• Intermediate computer knowledge in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) and Adobe.
• This job is inside a facility and in a warm as well as dry environment.
• This position requires work in a warehouse roasting facility that requires constant standing on concrete floors, exposed to loud equipment noise and subject to coffee dust strong odors.
• Personal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or degree such as an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or closely related field(s) preferred.
• Excellent planning, execution, and project management skills.
• Minimum 3 years in trade area of maintenance engineering and PLC experience is essential.
• General knowledge of production coffee roasting as well as packing experience is a plus.
• 2 years at a management level in maintenance is preferred.

WORK HABITS:

• Regular attendance and promptness are required for this position.
• Some work may be required outside of the normal work week.
• This job requires a high degree of teamwork and managerial skills.
• This job requires the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.

Cascade coffee is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit, hire and promote our partners based on capability and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.