MFG MAINTENANCE RESOURCE LEADER

The Timken Company; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead plant maintenance operations. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while overseeing preventative maintenance processes. A Bachelor's degree or extensive experience in maintenance supervision is required, alongside strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience in maintenance supervision is acceptable.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and provide leadership in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant maintenance and projects to ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise planned preventative maintenance work orders and ensure compliance.
• Directly oversee maintenance staff and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Bachelor's Degrees in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Job description

Lead the effective execution of all plant maintenance and assigned projects, in support of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR), and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or 5 years of progressive experience in maintenance supervision.
• Experience in the food industry dealing with preventative/predictive maintenance processes, technical guidance, and development of the maintenance workforce.
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and CMMS.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Knowledge of Food Safety Principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and EPA and OSHA requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Other Bachelor's degrees in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.
• Experience in continuous improvement activities.
• Experience as a plant maintenance supervisor, ensuring safe, efficient, and effective use of all supervised craft resources.
• Ability to supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DHEC, NEC, and FDA regulations.
• Ability to direct mechanics in maintenance work, including quality control, duration, cost, and thoroughness.
• Experience in assigning and inspecting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) work orders.
• Skill in reviewing and refining job packages for completeness and correctness.
• Ability to identify and coordinate skills training and development needs.
• Commitment to good housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and provide leadership in this area.
• Proficiency in reporting labor, parts, and work through CMMS.
• Adherence to programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods meeting regulatory and company standards.
• Accountability to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work around ingredients and/or finished products containing food allergens.