Maintenance Supervisor - Nights

Job DescriptionGeneral Purpose:Provide work direction and supervision to maintenance employees to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.Job Duties and Responsibilities:Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders and provide clear direction to maintenance employees. Oversee pass down issues. Monitor activities to ensure an efficient and safe maintenance operationImplement an effective predictive/preventive maintenance program which has a maintenance strategy for all assets to remove unscheduled down time and increase the lifespan of assets by keeping them in optimal condition with maintenance strategies so assets are timely maintained to minimize costs of asset breakdownsUse systems (e.g., SAP) to support task planning with time required, parts required, and job descriptions to maximize maintenance activities during normal plant operation, in time made available during washes, planned downtime, and periodic maintenance shuts. Use project management charts detailing activities of planned downtimeEnsure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and proceduresAssist the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed within the given time. Assist with everyday maintenance issues and repairsActively support and implement preventative maintenance programs; schedule and provide constant monitoring of the preventative maintenance program and make adjustments as neededServe as first point of contact for emergency maintenance requestsOversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipmentAssist in developing procedures and policies for maintenance departmentComplete and maintain record keeping using databases and computerized maintenance management systemsSupport work for proper root cause analysis on breakdowns or failures to ensure equipment breakdown issues are addressed and resolvedAssist the maintenance manager on capital and special projectsWork with inventory or supply employees to ensure an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipmentDemonstrate ability to work unsupervised and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is not availableRemain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operationProvide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipmentComplete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employeesFollow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirementsThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as requiredJob RequirementsEducation and Experience:Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)4+ years of maintenance or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experienceMinimum of 2 years of previous supervisory experienceExperience leading and following safety policies and proceduresPrevious experience in a food, beverage or Rx manufacturing setting preferredCertification and/or License – may be required during course of employment; electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strong knowledge of facility equipmentKnowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systemsKnowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel managementAble to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe proceduresAble to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance proceduresAble to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writingAble to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamworkAble to think and use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and informationAble to demonstrate initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilitiesAble to adapt to changing operational needs and lead others through changeAble to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employeesMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/VeteransJob DetailsJob Type: Full TimeCategory: Maintenance Dairy Farmers of America