Harvest Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising the work of employees in the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment, maintaining electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related systems. Perform the work of employees and other duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize and safely direct the work of maintenance mechanics.
• Ensure production equipment is maintained in a manner that meets company standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime.
• Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
• Inspects completed work for conformance to specifications and standards.
• Enforce safety, GMP and housekeeping practices.
• Balance quality, productivity, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Works to continuously improve in all areas.
• Ensure effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Makes employment decisions. Assures that all employees follow company policies, procedures and established work instructions.
• Oversee training/cross training of assigned staff, appraises performance and initiates discipline process.
• Accountable for ensuring that all health and safety policies and regulations are enforced, by issuing disciplinary actions. Performs accident investigations.
• Verify labor hours and payroll report accuracy.
• Ensures the production floor is set up and ready to start up every morning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum 3 years maintenance experience and knowledge of plumbing, industrial electrical and mechanical systems required.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of preventative maintenance techniques/scheduling.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and employee safety, product quality (success rates), and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste).
• Experience working with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to maintain high expectations for self and others, demonstrating a dedication to achievement of results.
• Demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast paced, changing work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization.
• Basic computer aptitude - checking/sending emails, making notes, basic data entry, etc.
• Solid problem solving, project management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Detail oriented, organized, reliable and resourceful.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.