Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Sonstegard Foods Company; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonstegard Foods Company is seeking a Plant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance staff and ensure that plant equipment operates optimally. The role involves compliance with safety and quality standards, requiring hands-on work and effective communication skills. Experience in ammonia refrigeration systems and a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems will be highly sought after.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic computer skills and reading schematics.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical/electrical fields such as PLCs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff and establish priorities in maintenance schedules.
• Drive preventative and predictive maintenance for plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory inspections and SOP's.

Skills

Supervising

Communication

Preventative Maintenance

Hands-on Work Ethic

Job description

Sonstegard Foods Company is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of shell eggs along with powdered, liquid and frozen egg products.We operate facilities in five states and sell our products into domestic and international markets.We are proud that we are family owned and our employees are recognized by their name and not a number.

Plant Maintenance Supervisor –

Sioux County LLC- Sheldon, IA

This position is essential in the operations of our plant.Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager and working with the Plant Manager, Production Managers and directing maintenance staff to ensure equipment is operating as needed.

Essential Job Duties:

• Supervising maintenance staff and establishing priorities in maintenance schedules.
• Manages maintenance staff by setting direction and priorities.
• Provides training and continuous development to staff.
• Drive preventative and predictive maintenance, not reactive.
• Oversee the inspection, repairs, installation, modifications, and overall maintenance of the plant.
• Work with Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager, QC Manager, Safety Manager to ensure compliance with regulatory inspections including, but not limited to USDA, OSHA, customer and third part audits.
• Utilize Managers Plus to track job order status.
• Maintain and enforce compliance of SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Maintain quality standards.
• Maintain safety standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have a hands-on work ethic.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of basic computer skills, reading schematics, and electrical is required.Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems is highly preferred. Advanced knowledge of mechanical/electrical fields such as PLCs, instrumentation, etc. is preferred.Lean Manufacturing principles are also preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, kneel, stoop, and walk to areas where equipment is located.