Job Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee maintenance team and ensure productionkent equipment continues to operate safely and efficiently. Schedule needs to be open and flexible. This is a 24-7 facility, and the Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing 3 shifts of maintenance technicians, with support from Manager and leads.

Essential Duties:

Troubleshoot electrical, automation, mechanical, and operational problems on all equipment.

• Coordinate training and weekly schedule of maintenance technicians to ensure balanced maintenance during shift. Schedule hours of work for maintenance technicians to afford maximum utilization of manpower, provide adequate production coverage and avoid excessive overtime.
• Assist Technicians in trouble shooting on equipment. Supervise in progress of repairs of a non-routine nature and inspect quality of completed repairs.
• Enforce/practice all Safety regulations and plant rules. Ensure maintenance technicians aware of Safety rules, company policy changes, infractions of company policy, and job performance.
• Schedule assistance when outside technical expertise is required to make repairs on machine. Supervise work to ensure repairs made.
• Observe operation of Production equipment and note areas requiring repairs and modifications. Be aware of all plant operations.
• Keep abreast of developments and advancements for machinery in food industry. Aid in redesigning of production process or line to ensure maximum efficiency while minimizing costs.
• Trouble shoot mechanical or electrical problems in narrow time frame. Train others to trouble shoot production equipment.
• Set priorities on all requests for Maintenance work. Estimate time and materials for repair orders.
• Follow all OSHA, HAZMAT, USDA, FDA, and EPA rules and regulations.
• Follow all GMP requirements and act as example for the plant
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Able to work in a refrigerated environment (38 degrees)
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proven multi-tasking and time management skills.
• 5+ years’ experience in a mechanical-related trade desired.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• Strong engineering/mechanical/electrical background
• Prior maintenance experience in a food manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Prior experience with setting CMMS
• Implemented projects related to quality control standards, lean manufacturing, six sigma, or any form of QC related to TPS.
• Experience with cooling systems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Possess basic knowledge of OSHA and Food Safety regulations.
• Basic pneumatic, conveyor, and electrical experience and prior work with PLCs
• Has worked with certifications or audits from OSHA and Food Safety regulations.
• Experienced in mechanical and electrical blueprints/drawings.
• Experience with SDS. Knowledge of chemical safety. Knowledge of proper use of sanitizing chemicals and techniques.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status. Taylor Farms is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.