Maintenance Supervisor
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Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor. The Maintenance Supervisor provides direction and supervision to maintenance staff, ensuring effective delivery of maintenance services while complying with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. They prioritize daily work orders, support preventative maintenance programs, mentor employees, and manage records and safety procedures.
Key focus areas include Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders to maintenance employees, Oversee pass down issues and monitor activities for efficient, safe operations, and Ensure staff understand work practices and procedures.
Important skills include OSHA Regulations, Preventative Maintenance Programs, Root Cause Analysis, Record Keeping, Microsoft Office Suite, and Supervision. Preferred (not required): PLC Programming and PLC Troubleshooting.
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Job Duties
General 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 operation
Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures
Assist the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed within the given time. Assist with everyday maintenance issues and repairs
Actively support and implement preventative maintenance programs; schedule and provide constant monitoring of the preventative maintenance program and make adjustments as needed
Serve as first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests
Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment
Assist in developing procedures and policies for maintenance department
Complete and maintain record keeping using databases and computerized maintenance management systems
Support work for proper root cause analysis on breakdowns or failures to ensure equipment breakdown issues are addressed and resolved
Assist the maintenance manager on capital and special projects
Work with inventory or supply employees to ensure an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment
Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is not available
Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation
Provide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipment
Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The 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 required
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
2 to 5 years of maintenance or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience
Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures
Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment; electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of facility equipment
Training or experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to think and use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information
Able to demonstrate initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities
Able to adapt to changing operational needs and lead others through change
Able to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Travel
5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
2 - 5 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55396
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
34548
Job Benefits
Not specified
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