Maintenance Supervisor

About Us:

Redbarn Pet Products was co-founded in 1996 by lifelong friends Jeff Baikie and Howie Bloxam who met as 12-year-olds on a hockey rink in Canada. Inspired by a shared passion for wholesome high-quality dog food they built a company that has grown to a family of 500 members offering over 200 foods treats and chews. As a family-owned business for over 25 years Redbarns culture is rooted in the belief that they are more than just a teamthey are a family.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Discounts on pet food

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead our Production Maintenance Team and ensure the safe efficient operation and maintenance of production machinery and equipment. This role supervises technicians performing electrical electronic mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and repairs while supporting production schedules and company safety GMP and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead schedule and support Production Maintenance Technicians.
• Assign prioritize and verify completion of maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot and assist with electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electronic equipment issues.
• Oversee installation repair modification and preventive maintenance of production equipment.
• Modify and troubleshoot equipment controls and programmable controllers.
• Coordinate parts and materials needed for maintenance projects.
• Review production schedules and allocate technician resources accordingly.
• Ensure maintenance activities are properly documented and completed on time.
• Promote safe work practices and enforce company safety policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability production efficiency and product quality.
• Track and approve employee time using the companys time and attendance system.
• Work hands-on with the maintenance team on the production floor as needed.
• Assist with interviewing hiring training performance management and employee development.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with other departments and supervisors.
• Follow all GMP food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience or 3 years of industrial maintenance technician experience; 5 years of experience in a similar production environment preferred.
• Technical education specialized industrial maintenance training or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints technical procedures work orders and equipment documentation.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather related) extreme cold and heat (non-weather related) working near moving mechanical parts exposure to fumes or airborne particles and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision includes close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; bend climb stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear.

Redbarn Pet Products is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Redbarn Pet Products complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions please contact Human Resources at .

Required Experience:

Manager