Maintenance Supervisor US

Job Summary

As the Maintenance Supervisor you will oversee the entire engineering and maintenance operation to include all process lines, packaging systems and equipment, and facility structure and equipment. You will be held accountable for maintaining food safety, employee safety, customer service (internal and external), quality and productivity standards.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily execution of scheduled and non-scheduled repairs and other activities to minimize equipment down time
• Lead the development of an efficient line operation that meets or exceeds quality, food safety, people safety, service and cost requirements
• Develop and coach members of the maintenance team at all levels of the organization to improve people and equipment efficiency for the long-term
• Accountable for R & M performance indicators
• Develop budget and achieve financial targets
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement
• Provide a safe work environment
• Plan, organize, schedule and direct the activities in maintaining the plant manufacturing equipment for all production lines, support utilities, and facility packaging
• Direct responsibility for all the hourly Maintenance staff on all shifts
• Develop the technical skills of mechanics through in-house training programs and facilitate all areas of people management such as corrective action, attendance, PTO, and other plant policies
• Ensure that all equipment is operational and OSHA compliant
• Enhance existing maintenance programs/systems for all manufacturing equipment to further reduce plant equipment down time
• Audit and monitor the refrigeration system and continuously improve processes/procedures by developing and modifying SOP's
• Coordinate purchase orders and maintain necessary inventory of spare parts; operate within budget
• Direct responsibility for R & M and mechanical labor cost
• Achieve and sustain world-class maintenance standards through developing direct reports and associated systems
• Daily execution of preventive maintenance to meet customer service requirements, quality specification, food safety, regulatory requirements, personal safety, equipment reliability, yields, and overhead costs
• Coach Maintenance team to obtain the best performance; institutionalize best practices and continuous improvement
• Build a collaborative working system in the region to improve efficiency, service, quality, and cost

Requirements And Skills

• Physical Requirements: the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time (duration of the shift, 8 hours or more); walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; bend continuously; or crawl
• Able to climb stairs and ladders or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift; and is occasionally required to sit
• Incumbent must operate light motorized equipment, hand and power tools skillfully and safely
• Work Environment: the employee is occasionally exposed to hot conditions i.e. 35- 40 degrees in C
• Handle noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud, which may require hearing protection
• Knowledge of food processing equipment, such as pumps, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, electrical and process control systems, and utility systems such as compressed air and industrial waste handling
• Working knowledge in ammonia, refrigeration systems, preventive maintenance programs, and solid knowledge of industrial electricity and associated standards
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment and team
• Proven/demonstrated project management experience and process improvement ability
• Must be PC literate with Microsoft Office software
• Ability to use computerized maintenance systems to track work orders, PM's, and inventory
• Must speak, write, and read English
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Continuous improvement knowledge/Lean concepts and Six Sigma
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and the PrimusGFS program
• Must be flexible to shift assignments as required to meet business needs

Working Conditions

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; on-call and holiday availability, ability and willingness to travel
• This job operates across multiple location and environment could vary from a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures stay in the mid-forties to mid-fifties to a greenhouse operation with temperatures that range from eighties to nineties.  The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation
• Role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms
• The position frequently involves needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor today!  

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department. 

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