Production Supervisor

Company Overview

Our company is the leading provider of microencapsulated solutions for human and animal nutrition. Our goal and technology allow us to extend the useful benefits of food and feed ingredients for varied markets such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and foodstuffs.

We are an essential business and have been operating beyond standards to ensure our employees' safety through updated measures in 2023.

Job Details

Our manufacturing team in Roanoke is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle all preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on machinery and production equipment. This position is ideal for growth. Past leadership experience is a plus. The Maintenance Technician will be a reliable point of contact for their mechanical expertise to ensure that production equipment and other machinery is always in operable conditions. The candidate will play a vital role in helping an innovative business reach its MAXXimum potential.

FULL-TIME Shift: Mondays-Fridays from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Saturdays- TBD based on production schedule

Matching 401K plan applicable to all employees that are eligible after one year with full-time status.

Principal Duties/ Major Responsibilities:

¨ Work in synergy with the CEO, Quality Control Team, & Management in the daily operations of machinery, tools, and equipment on the manufacturing floor

¨ Assures preventive maintenance program is conducted on all plant equipment

¨ Diagnoses and employs proper procedure of troubleshooting to determine when parts need replacement and when repairs are necessary

¨ Performs preventive maintenance tasks to prevent equipment failures and takes corrective actions to repair and returns equipment to service while minimizing machine down time

¨ Perform mechanical duties such as repair and preventive maintenance of pumps, valves, conveyors, sprockets, gear boxes, welding and fabrication (arc, MIG, TIG)

¨ Assists with the installation of new equipment as assigned

¨ Assists production workers in diagnosing malfunctions in systems and equipment

¨ Escorts contractors while in the production floor on scheduled visits

¨ End of day maintenance report; to meet efficiency goals

¨ Documents daily maintenance activities and ensures that all safety, GMP, and OSHA rules are followed and enforced

¨ Completes paperwork accurately

¨ Ability to plan and prioritize workload

¨ Ensures that job duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

¨ Technical School graduate preferred

¨ High School diploma or GED

¨ Two (2) years previous industrial maintenance/electrical experience required. Food manufacturing experience preferred.

¨ Knowledge of local, state, and federal electric codes

¨ Experience installing, programming, and troubleshooting the following: Electrical conduit, cables, piping, and tubing, including all necessary connections, controls, and grounding.

¨ Knowledgeable in Good Manufacturing Practices

¨ Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing

¨ Food Safety knowledge a plus (Company will train)

¨ Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment with a high degree of precision and control in a work environment where product quality is of the highest priority.

¨ Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

¨ Experience teaching and training others

¨ Organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

¨ Strong and effective communication skills – verbal and written

¨ Confident reporting to management (line performance, line status/issues, personnel problems, etc.) and willingness to recommend solutions.

¨ Sense of urgency

¨ Attention to detail

¨ Reliable transportation

¨ Be able to lift at least 50 lbs. regularly

¨ Reliable, predictable attendance is required

¨ Employee must have the ability to climb stairs and be on their feet for long periods of time.

¨ Must have a practical working knowledge of basic arithmetic functions (multiplication, division, addition, subtraction)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Candidates must be accustomed to working in a manufacturing plant with varying temperatures. This position is subject to noise from machinery. It will require varying degrees of personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, earplugs, gloves, lab coats, masks, and safety glasses or goggles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Roanoke, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $30,000 - $40,000