Maintenance Supervisor, 3rd Shift

Maintenance Team LeadThis position is 3rd shift salaried position typical work hours are: 10:00pm-6:30pmDepartment: MaintenanceReports to: Maintenance ManagerLocation: Decatur, AR – Manufacturing PlantAbout the Wellness Pet CompanyThe Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to help the next generation of pet parents fulfill a shared life of wellbeing with their pets through a foundation of proven nutrition. We are committed to crafting high-quality pet food, dental chews, treats, and topper recipes that are made with the perfect balance of high-quality natural ingredients paired with the latest scientific research and technologies. As a community of people working together, Wellies are positively obsessed with how to deliver proven health outcomes that pet parents can see and pets can taste. Wellies bring their best to work every day, come ready to collaborate, embrace the hard things, and own their outcomes.Who We're Looking ForTeam Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed in all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so we are seeking an individual who:Always starts with the consumerIs dedicated to doing it right the first timeBrings their best every dayHas an "all-in" mindsetEmbraces the hard things and does them right awayOwns their outcomesGives back to their communityDay-to-Day ResponsibilitiesDirectly supervise employees in Maintenance.Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Responsible for both employee safety as well as food safety. Actively involved in; coaching employees on all aspects of performing their duties in the safest manner possible for both personal safety and food safety.Conducts regular Employee Communication Meetings.Oversee adherence to PM schedules.Responsible for coaching and developing team members. Facilitates team problem solving, decision making, fair and timely disciplinary action, and conflict resolution. Ensures performance appraisals and progress reports are done in a timely manner. Facilitates the communication between shifts and teams.Train staff on effective maintenance practices.Oversee repairs in a timely manner.Schedule maintenance work order around production down time.Coordinate part usage and oversee parts check out.Act as on-shift representative for emergency response coordination, compliance to Company policies (drug/alcohol, attendance, EEO, etc.) Responds to employee issues as needed, conducts thorough investigations and coordinates results/issues.Demonstrate a daily commitment to the continuous improvement process by following Lean Manufacturing concepts and the Basic Principals. Strive to improve each work process. Identify/implement value added and cost savings activities and projects.Must maintain the highest standards of data management by creating consistent, reliable data which will ensure accuracy and in turn, maximize the use of data and confidence in decision making.Proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and internal Company policies. Regularly complete behavior-based safety observations. Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.Other duties may be assigned.Workplace SafetyCompletes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policiesRequired to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuriesQuality & Food SafetyCompletes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirementsPreserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficienciesRequired to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.Who We're Looking ForTeam Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed in all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so we are seeking an individual who:Is consumer focused in all they doContinually challenges themselves to go the extra mile to get the job done, and ensures it's done the right way as opposed to the easy wayHold themselves and others accountableEmbraces continual development through the sharing of feedback and investment in learning opportunitiesIs a true collaborator, sharing resources, and engaging in healthy debateCelebrates differences and strives to learn from others who are different from themselvesGives back to their community and supports sustainable practices3-5 Years experience in a Maintenance/Team Lead RoleBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceHigh School Diploma or GED requiredExperienced in managing employee performance, conducting reviews, coaching, and administering disciplinary actionMust have strong leadership skills and the ability to manage at least 10 employeesAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to work in an environment which includes frequent exposure to elements such as odor, noise, heat, cold, dust and chemicalsPrevious experience work with extruders, packaging systems and conveying equipment.Prior experience in a food or beverage manufacturing.Experience operating production machines.Why Wellness Pet?We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. We treat every Wellie to a best-in-class benefits package, a warm and welcoming environment, and a place where you can learn and grow professionally. More information about what makes us special can be found on our website.Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.