Maintenance Supervisor (Food Industry)

At Universal Pure, we're dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services (VAS), and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

Maintenance Supervisor Position Summary:
This position reports directly to the Plant Manager. The HPP Maintenance Supervisor position, supervises and performs HPP maintenance and electrical operations, and directs the daily operations of a plant maintenance team. The supervisor has a hands-on leadership role in the company and the company’s product-making activities.

Pay range for this exempt position is $80K - $90K (based upon Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
This is a 1st shift position 5:00am – 1:30pm, Monday thru Friday
Benefits offered at Universal Pure:

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week!
• Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP)
• Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance
• A culture of people development and internal career growth
• A culture of caring, collaboration and respect

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use technical knowledge of plant process equipment including electrical, pumps, agitators, and manufacturing equipment to perform job successfully.
• Perform routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures in all Universal Pure equipment and efficiently troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime and to maximize up time.
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
• Procure and maintain appropriate spare parts and equipment inventories
• Leads proactively but responds quickly to urgent matters
• Understand and collaborate with the Plant Engineer in repairs of high-pressure processing and pasteurization equipment
• Collaborates with area Production Managers as needed
• Assigns tasks to respective maintenance staff and manages the quality and timeliness of their completion
• Provides coaching to staff, as needed
• Willing to take responsibility for results while reliably showing good judgement, initiative, and resourcefulness
• Ensures projects are completed on time and on budget
• Develops and manages performance metrics for department and team
• Maintains certifications and regulatory documentation
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Works with Finance & Accounting to create and manage budget
• Provides defined report information to leadership team
• Effectively communicate –convincingly convey instructions, directions, and details to others in English
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all procedures and regulations
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, PMs, and inventory
• Willing to work on various shifts and/or extended shift hours as business demand require, primary 1st shift
• Is responsible for all other duties as assigned
• We are looking for a hands-on working HPP Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Maintenance Electrician Certification with Journeyman experience is required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Supervisor, Manufacturing or Food Processing required
• Experience – knowledge of OSHA and other governmental regulations; incident and accident prevention required
• Proficient mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills 9PLC, HMI, SCADA system and control circuits) and emergency repair skills required
• Computer skills: Microsoft outlook, Excel, and Work skills required
• Basic math skills: to include fractions, decimals, percentages, and the metric system; efficient with ratios and formulas required
• PLC knowledge, understanding of operations of programmed relays and sensors
• Ability to read and understand schematics, drawings, and manuals to establish facts and draw conclusions
• Ability to properly use measurement instruments included but not limited to hydraulic and electrical
• Ability to safely work with ultra-high-pressure equipment.
• Ability to cross-train other Mechanics as well as Production personnel
• Organization – an ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of Lean Continuous Improvement and apply these concepts where applicable in the operation
• Attention to detail – the ability to manage all duties, rules, documentation, and other components of the job with focus and accuracy
• Confidentiality – the ability to protect data, information, and employee privacy
• Ability to find innovative solutions to recurring problems

Maintenance Supervisor Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Physical activity. Requires occasional heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises
• This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (around 35 degrees F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures as needed.
• "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability."

"Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of this test. “

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Warehouse

Ability to Relocate:

• Mira Loma, CA 91752: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000