Maintenance Supervisor - Boiler & Refrigeration, 1st Shift

Description

About Amy's

At Amy's Kitchen, we're more than just a food company- we're a family-owned, proudly independent organic, and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation, our purpose is clear: to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well.

We're committed to crafting authentic, mouthwatering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top-notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy's, we're not just serving meals; we're serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time.

Amy's Perks:

• A fun and safe atmosphere where teamwork is encouraged
• Weeks of on-the-job training for your new role
• Discount on Amy's products
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Affordable Amy's meals on-site for lunch and dinner
• Bonus incentives based on attendance and safety
• Referral Bonuses
• Safety Shoe Program, covered by Amy's
• 401k program (up to 4% contribution matching after 1 year)
• Parental Leave Program
• Education reimbursement; scholarship Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Unpaid Time Off options

SUMMARY
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing maintenance activities and ensuring the efficient planning, scheduling, and procurement of parts and equipment for plant operations. This role will supervise maintenance personnel, manage preventive maintenance programs, and ensure timely repairs and improvements to equipment and building structures. Additionally, the Maintenance Leader will manage the procurement and inventory of maintenance parts and supplies, coordinate with vendors, and continuously improve maintenance processes to increase efficiency and productivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise maintenance personnel in the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all manufacturing, processing, packaging equipment, and facility structures.
• Coordinate routine, preventive, and emergency repairs to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules and spare parts inventories.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Provide training, coaching, and technical support to maintenance staff.
• Assist in the development and management of the department budget.
• Lead the maintenance planning program, managing work orders, and planning non-reactive maintenance jobs.
• Schedule and track preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, ensuring 100% completion and reporting on incomplete PMs.
• Analyze and prioritize work orders, ensuring all necessary parts, tools, and technical specifications are available for maintenance jobs.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Breakdown Analysis (BDA) to identify and resolve underlying issues in equipment performance.
• Manage the purchase, receiving, storage, and issuance of parts, supplies, and equipment for maintenance.
• Manage vendor relationships, obtain quotes, and negotiate purchase agreements.
• Utilize inventory control programs to issue purchase orders, track receipts, and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Track and maintain records of parts and supplies, ensuring inventory levels are sufficient for operations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve the efficiency and productivity of the maintenance department.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to address equipment issues, provide technical support, and ensure compliance with food safety and sustainability programs (SQF, GMP, HACCP).
• Lead internal audits and maintain accurate maintenance logs and records.

It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy's Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role supervises maintenance personnel.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
* Refrigeration license for Freon systems a plus.
* Valid Driver's license.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION
* Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE
* 5-7 years of experience in maintenance, with a background in planning, procurement, and supervision in a manufacturing environment.
* Proficiency in electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
* Experience with inventory control and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• Facilities Experience : waste water systems, Compressed air systems, HVAC
• Experience with boilers
• Experience with Ammonia Refrigeration

SKILLS

• Proficiency with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Servo system troubleshooting/programming is recommended.
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings is recommended.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is necessary.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Ability to influence others without authority.
• Ability to build relationships and gain the trust of the maintenance staff.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING SKILLS

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• The employee may occasionally be required lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• The position requires moderate amounts of movement, reaching, stretching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and rapid movement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high, precarious places.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL
* This position may require travel to other local Amy's locations.
* This position may require at times frequent traveling for extended periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Preferred

Job Industries

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