Maintenance Supervisor (Fall Creek)

Primary Purpose:

The Maintenance Supervisor maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with Schuman Cheese Mission and Values; working with Commitment, Honesty and Integrity, Pride, be Adaptable and Innovative.     

Responsibilities:

• Planning and directing plant maintenance activities and functions.
  • Optimize labor and other resources to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Ensure overall plant and employee safety.
  • Address problems that arise, identify and implement solutions.
  • Maintain and schedule preventative maintenance of equipment; assign direct reports.
  • Understand machines- ability to read manuals and apply information to working. problems.
  • Read blueprints and schematics.
  • Assist with trouble shooting equipment on a highly automated line and one manually operated line.
• Ensure compliance of food safety and GMP standards.
  • Maintain an active role in food safety and food quality programs through equipment and building maintenance.
  • Report food safety or food quality issues that arise, prevent issues when possible.
  • Ensure the necessary tools and supplies are readily available to support structural GMP compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and project efforts.
  • Understand and incorporate continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Drive continuous improvement through the efficient use of resources (facilities, equipment, and people).
  • Encourage and support new ideas and approaches to solve day-to-day challenges and key business issues.
• Provide leadership to all maintenance technicians, focusing on safety, quality, production and cost.
• Provide direction, development and leadership to direct reports.
  • Assist with maintenance technician training.
  • Flexible and willing to assist with repairs as needed to keep production running.
• Ensure all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP's) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are being followed and adhered to.
• Work hands on with the maintenance team.             
  • Perform facility maintenance duties.
  • Perform preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues.
  • Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical circuits (12, 24,110, 240 and 480 volts).
  • Interface and troubleshoot controls/PLC system for highly automated production line.

The responsibilities listed are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned.                                                                                       

Education, Experience, Qualities and Skills Required:

• Associate Degree in maintenance related field required. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 1-2 years in a leadership role in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Makes good, fact-based decisions through a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Good conflict management, change management, and problem-solving skills.
• Learns quickly when facing new problems.
• Ability to lead by example (demonstrate strong work ethic, positive attitude, etc.).
• Ability to multi-task and effectively plan and prioritize work.
• Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Strong influence skills with the ability motivate others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience with maintenance planning software and parts inventory software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical circuit understanding.
• Knowledge in HACCP, GMP, SQF and USDA regulations is a plus.
• Previous experience with operating ammonia systems.
• Experience with thermoformers a plus.
• ABB Robotics experiences is a plus.
• Previous experience with Allen Brandley and Beckhoff PLCs/VFDs

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• This job operates in a professional office environment, as well as the plant floor.
• The employee is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee also must be able to be on their feet for a full shift and able to stand, walk, twist, bend, etc.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• The employee must be able to work inside a freezer or cooler and in cheese processing environment temperatures (32 – 52 degrees F)
• The ability to work with tree nuts, milk and wheat.