Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift
1440 Foods Manufacturing
- Jeffersonville, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead, train, and manage a team of maintenance technicians.
- Schedule and assign work tasks to ensure that maintenance activities are completed on time.
- Provide guidance and support for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
- Foster a collaborative and safe working environment.
- Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure the longevity and reliability of machinery and equipment.
- Monitor and track performance metrics related to equipment downtime, repair costs, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, and industry regulations for equipment safety.
- Oversee the diagnosis, repair, and modification of machinery, conveyors, refrigeration systems, boilers, and other facility equipment.
- Ensure that repairs are conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner to minimize production disruptions.
- Maintain accurate records of repairs, replacements, and parts inventory.
- Enforce safety protocols to ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and food safety regulations.
- Conduct regular safety training and audits for maintenance staff.
- Manage the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, waste, and chemicals in accordance with environmental and safety standards.
- Oversee the ordering and management of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
- Maintain accurate inventory records to prevent shortages and ensure efficient operations.
- Assist with budget management and cost-control efforts for maintenance-related expenses.
- Support the planning and implementation of facility improvement projects, such as equipment upgrades and renovations.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure project timelines and goals are met.
- Review and approve capital projects related to maintenance or facility improvements.
- Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities, including completed tasks, repairs, parts used, and downtime occurrences.
- Generate regular maintenance reports for management, identifying recurring issues and recommending corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with internal documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and technological advancements to improve maintenance processes.
- Strong knowledge of food manufacturing equipment, electrical systems, refrigeration systems, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), automation, and SCADA systems is a plus.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in a food manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
- At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role, leading a team of maintenance professionals.
- Significant amount of time working at a computer station.
- Occasional visits to various areas of the manufacturing floor.
- Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas.
- Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant.
- Frequent sitting, standing, or walking.
- Occasional ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Ability to physically perform functions of repetitive motion, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, and climbing.
- Noise levels will vary, higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.