3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor

3rd Shift Maintenance Supervisor

Medford MA - Medford, MA 02155

Overview

Salary Range $83,546.58 - $106,163.20 Salary/year Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift 3rd Shift

Job Description

Position Overview:

This plant-based role is responsible for supervising and executing all aspects of the Maintenance department, overseeing a team of Maintenance Mechanics and Maintenance Support personnel. Successful candidates will lead, manage, execute, train, and mentor maintenance personnel, be capable of leading and working in a team environment, possess good written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving ability, conflict resolution skills, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to adapt to changing situations. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for scheduling, assigning, and directing work, as well as appraising performance. Regular review Production and operating reports will ensure that any operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems can be addressed in a timely manner to ensure minimum cost and operational delays. Successful Maintenance Supervisors set the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of maintenance employees. They directly supervise non-supervisory (lead/technician) employees, possess the ability to handle multiple projects and assignments, have the ability to train, develop, and evaluate employees to meet future needs. They have good general knowledge of software/technology experience (MS Office, S&P, etc.) and work well with people at all levels. They help ensure the utmost quality of all products being produced and packaged at their location

• Manage plant maintenance employees and activities
• Responsible for the motivation and safety of those employees under their supervision
• Coach and develop a strong team of maintenance technicians
• Must be able to meet volume goals, reduce claims, maximize yields, and reduce cost
• Identify and resolve recurring equipment problems
• Set up Preventive Maintenance activities
• Prepare operational paperwork
• Maintain good working relationships with the USDA

Competencies and Skills:

• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with pumps, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Have a good understanding of Lockout/tagout.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Must have knowledge of Process and Packaging Equipment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Qualifications

Education and Experience: The candidate must have 3+ years of verifiable experience in supervising food manufacturing equipment maintenance. Ammonia Refrigeration Experience/Certification highly desired. Experience working in a USDA environment is a plus. Any certifications or equivalent technical training are a plus. The ability to perform in a fast-paced environment. Computer-literate and able to use associated software programs. Competencies and Skills:

• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong mechanical skills
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with pumps, valves, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Have a good understanding of Lockout/tagout
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
• Must have knowledge of Process and Packaging Equipment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform duties both outside and inside in varying conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold and wet, and/or humid, etc.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

• Works in a plant and in a general office environment.
• Will be required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment.
• May be exposed to the loud noise of plant machinery.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, wet, humid conditions, and inclement weather.
• May be exposed to oils and airborne particles.
• May be required to work near moving mechanical parts.