Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands. The Corporate Manufacturing Plant Maintenance Supervisor position is a key member of the Corporate Plant Maintenance Team responsible for the direct supervision of the Plant Maintenance Mechanics and exercising independent judgement and discretion in managing the maintenance of plant equipment.

Essential functions:

• Direct supervision of the Plant Maintenance Mechanics - Plans, schedules, directs and supervises work of these employees. Responsible for performance evaluations.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Responsible for the PM's program and the CMMS system.
• Executes company safety policies and procedures relating to maintenance operations.
• Trains employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Maintenance Department.
• Provides regular status reports to maintenance management team.
• Keeps Director of Maintenance abreast of major mechanical problems in the plant, and assists in the solution to the problems.
• Supervises inspections of equipment to comply with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and day to day supervision of maintenance systems, processes and documentation necessary.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
• Provides long term solutions and day-to-day support to all operating teams having issues with troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.
• Works and cooperates with outside vendors concerning service and parts for manufacturing equipment.
• Helps select new employees for the maintenance department. These hires go through a supervised OJT program.
• Responsible for planning and scheduling for personnel and shift changes as well as maintaining vacation schedules and weekly payroll reporting.
• Assists in the planning and installation of new or modified equipment in the plant.
• FOOD SAFETY: Required to follow the Good manufacturing Program GMPs as listed in Code of Federal Regulations CFR 21 section 110. Requires participation in various Food Safety related training that Buffalo Rock utilizes. Required to report potential issues related to Food Safety.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee-partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock's Purpose of "Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people."
• Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values:

• Committed to serving our communities.
• Customer success drives our success.
• Integrity matters.
• Obsessed with continuous improvement.
• We care for each other.
• Win the day.

Competencies:

• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Learning Strategies
• Mathematics
• Monitoring
• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Writing
• Coordination
• Instructing
• Negotiation
• Persuasion
• Service Orientation
• Social Perceptiveness
• Complex Problem Solving
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Time Management

Supervisory responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company'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; making recommendations regarding changes in status.

Work environment:

Working conditions will require both inside and outside. Temperature conditions will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold.

Physical demands:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

Required education and experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Required
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs including: SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Experience: At least seven (7) years of experience in a multi-craft environment.

Tools and Technology:

Tools:

Mobile phones, desktop/laptop computers, scanners

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.