Overall Responsibility

The maintenance supervisor an integral member of the Maintenance Department. The position combines the responsibility of hands-on maintenance with the supervision and leadership of a small maintenance team. This position involves the development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program, troubleshooting machinery, new equipment installation, and general facility maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate who has hands-on maintenance knowledge and supervisory skills looking to lead a small department for a family run, values-led company.

Key areas of Responsibility

· Lead, develop and coordinate activities of the maintenance team.

· Develop and coordinate the preventative maintenance, downtime reporting and work order programs to maintain equipment in proper working condition.

· Prioritize work orders and emergency repairs based on equipment criticality and operational needs.

· Maintain SOP's to keep the facility ready for customer inspections as well as governmental inspections

· Work with outside vendors and COO on capital projects or repairs.

· Maintain record of all repairs and preventive maintenance accomplished and cost associated with each piece of equipment.

· Perform maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and support all aspects of production and maintenance activity, which including preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency repairs, new equipment installation and enhancements, and lean initiatives.

· Support production with changeover, product set-up and start-up.

· Utilize knowledge, or gain knowledge in the general operation and maintenance of building systems, including ammonia refrigeration systems.

· Ability to learn egg grading system.

Responsibility for maintaining proper housekeeping and organization of maintenance and all work areas.

· Maintain team relations, adhere to company policies, and take disciplinary action when necessary.

· Must consistently adhere to all company, State, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

· Must adhere to SQF and GMP policies and procedures.

· All issues or non-conformances related to quality assurance or food safety must immediately be reported to the Quality Assurance Manager or departmental supervisor/manager for communication with the Quality Assurance Manager.

Education Requirements

· Appropriate supervisory and maintenance work experience is required.

· Preference will be given to those with Vocational or Technical Degree or Certificate

· Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years previous machine mechanical experience required.

· Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years prior supervisory experience.

Qualifications Preferred Skills & Knowledge

· Industrial Equipment background preferred.

· Knowledge and experience with pneumatic systems required.

· Basic understanding of electricity and electrical wiring as it relates to machinery and equipment.

· Ability to trouble shoot AC and DC electrical components

· Understanding of SDS and proper chemical handling

· Ability to obtain Fork Truck certification.

· Experience with hand and power tools.

· Troubleshoot diagnosis and repair of electro-mechanical equipment.

· Blueprint, sketch layout, wiring diagram, drawing & specification interpretation skills.

· Basic MS Outlook/Word/Excel, PM Program and MRP skills.

· Food Quality Safety and GMP experience preferred.

Abilities

· Must be able to work as team and achieve company goals

· Good hand eye coordination

· Manual dexterity and electro-mechanical aptitude

· Ability to lift 50 lbs.

· 20/20 vision either corrected or without correction

· Tasks require standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling and climbing.

· Tasks require use of hand and arms, reaching and repetitive motion.

· Must be able to work extended hours and a flexible schedule on short notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Gainesville, GA 30501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person