Maintenance Supervisor

* Develops and implements required equipment preventative maintenance programs and monitors execution of it. Ensures that personnel are assigned to repair requests and that repairs are completed in a timely and effective manner.
* Leads projects involving the installation, modification or renovation of equipment and facilities. Monitors project timelines and advises appropriate management on status. Implements strategies to upgrade the equipment and facility relating to improvements for efficiency, safety and reliability.
* Works with the Refrigeration Manager to help oversee and manage the Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration Systems.
* Executes the implementation of the Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan and associated requirements.
* Collaborates with suppliers, contractors and other involved parties to ensure customer needs and plant strategic goals are met.
* Hires, trains and develops required maintenance staff. Supervises and implements training for employees on proper Good Manufacturing Practice"s (GMP"s), Lock-out/tag-out, HACCP, HAZCOM, Process Safety Management (PSM) and other safety training.
* Participates in the development of maintenance expense and capital budgets. Orders expense maintenance supplies and controls costs as required.
* Administers all plant policies, rules, and government regulations fairly and consistently.
* Works with all levels of plant management to assure plant goals are supported as needed to deliver facility goals including quality, safety, efficiency, sanitation, productivity, morale, and cost.

Education/Training:
Required:
* HS degree or equivalent
Preferred:
* BA/BS in Engineering or technical field

Experience/Knowledge/Abilities:
Required:
* 3 - 5 years related experience (maintenance, refrigeration maintenance and supervisor responsibilities)
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Proficiency in MS Office products
* Leadership, training and coaching skills
* Working knowledge of FDA, OSHA and environmental food manufacturing standards
* Excellent analytical and judgment skills
* Excellent prioritization skills and ability to deal with ambiguity
Preferred:
* 5 -8 years related experience (maintenance, refrigeration maintenance and supervisor responsibilities)
* Food manufacturing experience
* PSM knowledge and experience
* Management experience with a computerized preventative maintenance program