Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. 

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Work Schedule: 5:00am to 2:00pm, Monday - Friday; Some Saturdays required based on business need.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor will manage the everyday operation and upkeep of the equipment and building, planning and implementing projects and safety issues within and around the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages day- to-day activities of a team of direct reports and communicates daily with Plant Manager.
• Supports operational departments by maintaining equipment and resolves mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity, job capabilities, and equipment capabilities at the department's request.
• Establishes and maintains a positive work environment including but not limited to personal development, training, and safety.
• Creates and analyzes maintenance work orders and assigns maintenance personnel to complete all necessary orders. Follows up with the assigned personnel as needed until the order is complete. 
• Plan and execute projects in conjunction with what is assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Controlling inventories, parts ordering, and vendor communication. Focus on improving operations and improving costs.
• Assists in the scheduling of maintenance team to ensure projects are completed.
• Supports SQF (Safe Quality Foods) by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner, following site GMPs (good manufacturing practices).
• Assists in SQF audits by maintaining and implementing maintenance procedures and programs to meet SQF guidelines. Reviews and maintains all documentation and records.
• Serves as backup for all maintenance technicians when there are vacations or call outs.
• Hires, Trains, supervise and provide skill development and coaching for all maintenance employees.
• Develops, implements, and updates policies and procedures for maintenance services.
• Evaluates service agreements/contracts and submits recommendations to the Plant Manager.
• Design, maintain and or implement preventative maintenance systems.
• Oversee and train contractors completing projects at the facility.  
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance within a plant or manufacturing industry. Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience required.
• Industry background in Food or Beverage preferred.
• Demonstrated experience within mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience within PLC's and Ammonia Refrigeration preferred
• Experience working with outside vendors and contractors.

Skills and Competencies:  

• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Inspires and motivates others to perform well.

Physical Requirements:  

• Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 4 hours).
• Sitting: Occasionally for long periods.
• Walking: Frequently.
• Bending: Occasionally.
• Twisting of Spine: Occasionally.
• Lifting: Light (up to 50lbs) infrequently distance- 100 ft.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75lbs without assistance infrequently.

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is

$93,800—$110,200 USD

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HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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