What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor - Second Shift position at Tamarack Foods?
Tamarack Foods is looking to hire a full-time Maintenance Supervisor for second shift. Would you like to work for an established food manufacturing company with a great reputation and a family-like environment? Are you a mechanically-inclined self-starter who hates being chained to a desk all day? If so, please read on!
SECOND SHIFT WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 11AM-7PM.
General Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting in departmental hiring, dismissal, coaching, evaluating, training, and the safety of 15 technicians across multiple shifts. Assisting with maintaining and improving the physical plant and machinery and assuring that lines run with minimal unscheduled downtime. Assure that the plant meets GMP, HACCP, USDA and regulatory standards while ensuring the safety of all employees, the integrity of raw materials, and the quality of finished product. Coordinate with Parts Manager to assure adequate parts inventory.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assure the safety of employees, equipment, facility, environment, and quality of finished product.
- Direct maintenance and environmental teams assuring that lines run as scheduled while achieving throughput targets, maintaining product quality parameters, and adhering to customer, USDA, EPA, OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
- Understand requirements and procedures for proper operation and maintenance and assure that machines are operated in accordance with specifications. Advise production on the appropriate use and maintenance of machines in their areas.
- Create preventative maintenance schedules to assure that all machines are properly maintained and operate as designed.
- Maintain spare parts inventory to assure downtime and costs are minimized and within budgeted expenditure levels.
- Conduct inspections and records keeping of SQF, HAACP, USDA, DEQ, EPA and other state and federal regulatory requirements.
- Determine and suggest methods, procedures, and machines to improve line performance and support required capabilities.
- Must be able to stand on concrete for up to 8 hours, bend and stoop and able to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Follow, lead by example, and assure that Quality, Production, Safety, GMP and Regulatory policies are adhered to.
- Able to work overtime and weekend hours required. Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Background/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or facility management or similar work experience with a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role. Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, ability to read blueprints & schematics. Thorough knowledge of food processing technology and GMP's. Effective communication and people management skills.
Benefits
Tamarack Foods offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Savings Account
- Simple IRA savings plan with employer matching
- Vacation time
- Employee Assistance Program
Tamarack Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives.
About Tamarack Foods
Tamarack Foods is a Georgia foods manufacturing company based in Americus, Georgia.
The site and building have been fully renovated to produce battered and-fried protein products under the inspection of the USDA. Tamarack Foods is a family-owned business and will be a sister company to B and D Foods in Boise, Idaho.
Our diverse employees are our foundation, so taking care of them is very important. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, profit sharing, a supportive environment, and, of course, free food!