This position Supervises Leads and Mechanics in their daily activities. Repairs, installs, and performs preventive maintenance on all production equipment to ensure that such equipment is always in good operable condition. Uses electrical and mechanical expertise to trouble shoot, repair, install and perform preventive and interactive maintenance on all production equipment accessories to ensure that all equipment is always in good operable condition.

• Develop, implement and follow-up plans to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
• Perform safety and sanitation audits and participate as an active member in the safety, quality and food safety committees.
• Conduct training sessions for the department employees as needed and ensure work order system operates effectively (ensure safety, food safety and other operational work orders are addressed promptly).
• Ensure equipment performs in a safety manner and complies with all the OSHA regulations.
• Keep employees informed on factors relating to their work assignment, work progress, and opportunity for advancement.
• Responsible to maintain and improve the preventive maintenance program and ensures the preventive maintenance scheduled is followed accordingly.
• Responsible to ensure all plant equipment is properly maintained per manufacturer recommendations and in accordance with the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Responsible to modify and/or suggest modifications to the equipment upon management approval, to improve its overall performance, safety, or food safety operation.
• Train mechanics and production personnel in troubleshooting techniques and equipment operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required. 3 years of experience in Maintenance in a manufacturing plant required. Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing preferred. With a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity (or 4 years as a lead) in a manufacturing environment required. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read electrical diagrams, have good electrical skills on power and control.
• Proficiency in electrical and PLC troubleshooting/programming.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal electric codes.
• Experience with regulatory inspectors: AIB, BRC, OSHA, Military, Health Department, EPA, City & County Inspectors).
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Team supervision/leadership/development/training skills
• Multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment. Comfortable communicating and operating within an internationally matrixed environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work night shift required.
• English/Spanish preferred

This position is for the 3rd shift: Typical hours are 10:00pm to 6:00am, must be able to work weekends and Holidays as needed, hours may differ depending on needs.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.