Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY: 

Under minimal supervision to perform highly diversified duties such as overseeing the activities of the Maintenance Team members. Inspecting the ongoing, completed, and future tasks corresponding to repairs, troubleshooting, and maintenance of production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Limoneira’s job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility, but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility.  In most cases the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly, or monthly job duties.

• Provide necessary guidance and assistance to Maintenance team members on unscheduled(emergency) repairs of production equipment during production and on scheduled repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Mentoring Mechanics with best practices, root cause analysis, and process improvement.
• Perform mechanical skills, including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines and equipment.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance to optimize the performance of all packinghouse equipment.
• Must be able to diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments as necessary.
• Knowledgeable in the usage of a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Communicate with management regarding mechanical problems and repairs; observe operations to detect malfunctions of the machines and make adjustments or repairs to the machines when needed.
• Although this position requires full hands-on equipment, the candidate must be able to delegate, put detailed plans together, and maintain PM cycles.
• The candidate must have the potential to grow in responsibilities with Limoneira.
• Follow all Safety and Food Safety rules and regulations
• Perform all other duties as directed by the Management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; at least 1 year of experience in equipment operation or at least 6 months of experience with the equipment used in a packing house; possess a valid California driver's license, maintain a clean DMV record, and is able to be insured by the carrier

• SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must be fluent in English and Spanish, in speaking, reading, and writing. Must have strong communication skills and be able to read, comprehend, and follow instructions. Additionally, the candidate should be organized and capable of prioritizing tasks.

• PERSONAL TRAITS:

Must be able to interact, work with, and support coworkers; must maintain a good attendance and punctuality record; must be able to accept constructive criticism; must be able to handle stress and control emotions.

• REASONING ABILITY:

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to fulfill written, oral, or visual instructions; must be able to problem solve proactively, timely, and in a dynamic environment

• TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

The employee is expected to wear required Food Safety gear and personal protection equipment at all times while performing duties and tasks.

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000