Maintenance Supervisor - Day Shift

West Liberty Foods; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company that is a leader in the food manufacturing industry! As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring production runs smoothly by leading a team of skilled technicians. Your expertise will help maintain high-quality standards and safety protocols while fostering a collaborative work environment. This position offers a chance to develop your leadership skills and make a significant impact on the operational performance of the facility. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Discount Benefits

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Coaching and performance management experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of equipment and machines.
• Conduct audits and create preventative maintenance schedules.
• Provide on-the-job training of mechanics.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Google Suite

CMRP or other maintenance planning platforms

UltiPro or other timekeeping systems

Job description

Description

OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Salary Range: Depending on Experience

Job Summary: The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for keeping production running by effectively leading and giving direction to the Maintenance Technicians. Areas of focus will be at the facility and ensuring the efficient and safe manufacturing of quality products in a manner that is consistent with company policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of equipment and machines.


• Provide on the job training of mechanics.


• Aide in determining root cause failures and ideas for corrective action.


• Monitor and approve timecards, vacation, attendance, scheduling and HR related discipline actions.


• Provide monthly training to the team.


• Conduct audits as required.


• Creates, prepares and supervises preventative maintenance (PM) schedules to maintain all equipment, machines, and systems as well as work orders.


• Works with and communicates with the manager on issues which arise that could adversely impact the operational performance of the facility.


• Conduct performance management reviews with the team.


• Special projects as assigned.


• Order parts and supplies as needed.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience is preferred.


• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent is preferred.


• Computer experience with Gmail and Google Suite platform.


• Knowledge of CMRP or other maintenance planning platforms.


• Knowledge of UltiPro or other timekeeping systems is a benefit.


• Must be able to problem solve.


• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.


• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.


• Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.


• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.


• Coaching and performance management experience a plus.


• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug and background screen.

West Liberty Foods/Liberty Cold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage


• Paid Time Off


• Life Insurance


• Short Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Employee Assistance Program


• Educational Assistance Program


• Discount Benefits


• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Disclosures: Pursuant to the Illinois Equal Pay Act, this posting includes the good faith, budgeted pay scale and general description of benefits that the employer reasonably expects to offer a successful, qualified applicant for this position as of the date of this posting with future pay and benefits subject to change based on employment conditions including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and experience; performance; shift(s) worked; hours worked; department or business line; geographic location; and other market conditions in accordance with company policies and the at-will nature of this employment opportunity.

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