About this role
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Supervisor – 1st Shift will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance operations within our food manufacturing plant. This role requires a strong leader with excellent technical skills, the ability to manage a team, and a commitment to ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.
Core Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians in performing preventive and corrective maintenance tasks on production equipment and machinery.
- Collaborate with production and other departments to ensure minimal downtime and efficient production processes.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
- Train and develop maintenance staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and skill enhancement.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment history and spare parts inventory.
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to create a secure work environment.
- Collaborate with the procurement department to source and purchase necessary spare parts and supplies.
- Provide a comprehensive shift handoff to oncoming shift and the maintenance management team, both orally and in writing on a daily basis at the end of each shift. Include issues throughout the shift, status, and expected timeline to return to production.
- Identify potential cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities an provide suggestions to improve methods and processes.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Maintenance Leadership experience required
- At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with vendors-setting up and managing in plant
- Depth of knowledge in electrical and mechanical
- CMMS experience needed
- SAP experience or other large ERP experience preferred
- Project management skillset is a benefit
- Strong personal safety experience
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of industrial equipment and machinery and knowledge/understanding of PLC’s
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Food manufacturing experience is a big plus, but not required
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Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other facts
About Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team
Manufacturing the world’s most iconic foods.
Hearthside Foods is one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry and a preferred employer. With over 25 locations across North America, Hearthside’s employees make delicious foods millions of people enjoy daily. Yet, most people have never heard of our company. Hearthside is a contract manufacturer serving many of the world’s finest brands. Growing from four locations in 2009, our customers are category-leading food companies and global consumer brands across categories that include snacks, baked goods, nutrition, fresh foods, frozen entrees, and more.
The secret to our growth and success? Without a doubt, our people. Our dynamic environment is always changing – yet is laser-focused on customer satisfaction, innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. Beginning with respect for the individual, we empower our people and teams to continually create new value for customers, find better ways, and always be learning. Our continual growth and evolution require us to promote from within constantly. Our strong company culture rewards performance, and our people are here to build a career.
If you are considering a career in the food manufacturing industry, Hearthside wants to talk to you. Contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you.
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee maintenance operations, leading a team of technicians in preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. They will also collaborate with other departments to minimize downtime and ensure efficient production processes.
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