Maintenance Supervisor

About This Role

This night-shift post involves successfully developing and managing the maintenance team to ensure productive application of resources, including personnel, equipment, and facilities, to achieve production goals, quality, and cost objectives. The role is for a candidate who values work-life balance and a safety-first atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work schedules, assign work, and oversee the work product
• Mentor, coach, and counsel maintenance personnel
• Observe maintenance technicians daily to ensure that jobs are completed in a timely and safe manner and that all cleanup after the job is completed
• Work with the Production Supervisor and Maintenance Manager to make parts changes as quick and smooth as possible, while prioritizing work as required
• Negotiate with vendors to get complex and specialty parts fabricated
• Act as technical resource for Storeroom Technician
• Maintain the maintenance shop in a clean and functional manner while observing all OSHA and NEC regulations that apply
• Ensure that all OSHA tag out procedures are strictly followed, while always being on the lookout for safety violations and making appropriate corrections immediately
• Coordinate available manpower to minimize downtime due to breakdown or scheduled preventive maintenance
• Monitor and update all written PMs and communicate to the Production team what PMs/work is being scheduled for the upcoming week
• Continuously improve professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment with solid mechanical and industrial skills
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to maintain considerable concentration with frequent time pressures and interruptions
• Ability to maintain visual attention for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry minimal weights up to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally reach, squat, kneel, climb, push, or pull
• Candidates must not have a peanut allergy to be eligible for consideration

Nice to have:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and an understanding of other software, web-based applications, and Internet search functions
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Knowledge of machine controls, motion controls, and automated process controls and associated equipment such as Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, scales, flow meters, HMIs, and various sensors, actuators, valves, and other electrical and hydraulic devices
• Ability to program Allen Bradley PLCs and Panel views

Important Details

• Schedule: Weekday 2nd shift, 3/4 day work week

About the Company

Algood Food Company is recognized throughout the United States as one of the premier packers of private label peanut butter, jellies, and preserves. Its main location is in the Riverport area of Louisville in Jefferson County Kentucky.