Maintenance Supervisor - Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.

Job Summary:



Responsible to plan and organize the work of the maintenance staff in order to achieve efficient operation of facility and all equipment.



Duties and Responsibilities:


* Effectively responsible for the supervision of daily facility and preventive maintenance.
* Plan and assign specific work for mechanics and support personnel.
* Efficiently prioritize and schedule necessary maintenance equipment and activities based on PM schedule &/or production needs.
* Monitor and review work of staff to ensure quality and the pursuit of continuous improvement.
* May be asked to participate in building renovations. Ensuring that project stays within budget and conforms to company expectations.
* Follow company safety expectations with all equipment and chemicals.
* Promote and enforce a culture of safe work practices with all employees.
* Efficiently and effectively utilize AMM/CMS for work orders and preventative maintenance.
* Work with Quality Assurance to manage maintenance activities to ensure maintenance is following all food and safety programs.
* Responsible for employee relations including, work direction, hiring, training, performance management and discipline.
* As needed, plan, schedule and direct external contractors. Including holding them to company safety and GMP policies.
* Work cross functionally with other departments leaders to implement equipment changes and support needs.
* Manage department budget.
* All other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:


* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
* Safety Protocol


* Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
* Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
* Support safety policies and programs.



Education and Experience:


* High School diploma or equivalent required.
* Technical degree or ten years of food production maintenance experience preferred.
* 2 years of aseptic processing or packaging preferred.
* Supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


* Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).
* Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
* Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
* Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
* Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
* Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
* Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.
* Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
* Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
* Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
* Knowledge of products and dairy industry preferred.



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