Maintenance Supervisor

From time to time, Crescent Foods is seeking new associates in a variety of positions. Current open positions at Crescent Foods: Position: Maintenance Supervisor Location: Chicago, IL Job Id: 213 # of Openings: 1 General Summary This position is for a successful individual who will ensure uninterrupted continuity of facility, manufacturing, and support systems and processes throughout the facility. This role will assist in the ongoing commitment to SQF Safe Quality Food requirements and QA and Production audit expectations. The Maintenance role will supervise employees in the Maintenance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Primary Responsibilities Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics Coach team members in proper troubleshooting techniques, maintenance, and repair of plant systems Supervise team members overall job performance including overall job proficiency, adherence to company rules, policies and professional standards Coach team members to enable their professional advancement Support, monitor and expand Preventive/Predictive Maintenance throughout all facility systems and machinery Represent company as a management team member, advancing the goals of Safety, Quality, and Productivity, in a food manufacturing environment Review the ongoing efficiencies of manufacturing and support systems throughout the facility; make recommendations and implement improvements as necessary Utilize Crescent Foods system including work orders, purchase order, inventory control, and equipment history, in performing job tasks Troubleshoot and repair control systems including network problems associated with PCs, PLCs, and various man‑machine interfaces Utilize an advanced skillset in troubleshooting electrical systems including power distribution, motor controls, variable speed controllers, servo controllers, and robotics Utilize a thorough knowledge in troubleshooting automated packaging machinery operation Utilize a thorough knowledge in troubleshooting various process equipment including pumps, valves, meters, and mixing equipment Utilize a working knowledge in troubleshooting typical facility support systems including steam, hot water, compressed air, and refrigeration Utilize a working knowledge in troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems Safeguard maintenance operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols. Motivate, organize and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met Oversee the planned maintenance of machineries Participate in personnel development at all levels through talent acquisition, performance management, providing opportunity for high performers, education, communication, expectation setting, and self-actualization Sets individual and team performance metrics, evaluates productivity, and helps associates create long-term career plans within the organization In the absence of the Maintenance role the Maintenance Mechanic will fill-in Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of state, local and federal food safety laws including SQF, USDA, GMP’s, CCP, HACCP, SSOPs and SOPs, Food Defense and Food Safety Culture guidelines and regulations Proficient in standard business office software Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; fluency in written and verbal English Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through to completion; record of successfully collaborating with and influencing senior management and peers; demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability and professional demeanor Able to make effective presentations to diverse groups Able to perform financial calculations and create and manage budgets Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree Required in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology 5‑7 years’ experience in food, beverage, or consumer goods experience in a manufacturing plant 5‑7 years direct reports with supervisory experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in a back office/warehouse setting; refrigerated area, cooling areas hand‑eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office and logistics equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. It is Crescent Foods, Inc. policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crescent Foods