Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

As a working Supervisor, this position will provide direction, establishing priorities, assigns tasks, coordinates work projects and the work of other maintenance personnel to ensure safe and effective use of manpower. Ensures reliable operation of plant/warehouse and equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: General Supervises repairs, maintenance, cleaning and installation of machines to ensure continuous production. Supervises general maintenance of building and grounds.

Inspect machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards Ensures that the building, the machinery, and all areas are fully functional and safe for use. Responsible for all projects related to facilities maintenance. Ensures all plant/DC systems are operating as required and within the specification limits for plant operations. (air compressors, ammonia systems, HVAC, etc.)

Observes, documents and offers suggestions for equipment modifications, changes and upgrades that improve production processes. Develop preventative maintenance plans for all equipment Requisition tools, equipment and supplies for required operations. Responsible for monitoring completion of assigned Preventative Maintenance tasks and returns completed documentation to Maintenance Coordinator.

Personnel Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members. Responsible for coaching and disciplining employees. Responsible for appraising employee performance.

Train maintenance associates in all aspects of their job responsibilities Ensure that all employees are adequately and properly trained in safety, sanitation procedures, and chemical handling, etc. Develop a workforce that trains line leads to be responsible for all aspects of their lines and are capable of performing preventative maintenance procedures.

Maintain attendance records, counsel employees with poor attendance, and follow up with coaching/discipline as appropriate. Appraise work performance: conduct appropriate reviews for team members; give coaching/discipline as appropriate in a consistent and timely manner. Review, correct, and approve timekeeping tool to ensure team members are paid correctly each pay period.

Ensures all procedures, polices, and work rules are followed. Safety Maintains a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with all safety, USDA and OSHA regulations. Maintains a clean work area and follows all safety procedures and instructs Maintenance Technicians, i.e. Lock-out/Tag-out, to maintain a safe working environment. Documents all on-site employee accidents and reviews preventative measures with employee.

Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Leadership Provide hands on leadership to the facility maintenance team Build and support a culture which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety. Encourage team member initiative and innovation, and show recognition for effort and achievement. Communication Communicate with peers, subordinates, and leaders in an effective, timely manner.

Confer with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Required Education and Experience

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED* Required Experience: 3+ years of equipment maintenance in manufacturing, including hydraulics, pneumatics, & electronics Preferred: 1 year of Lead or prior supervisory experience, preferably in the food industry *A high school diploma or GED is equivalent to two years of relevant experience REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES: Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees Must demonstrated effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.

Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Exceptional mechanical aptitude and facility maintenance skills.

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, and/or electrical/mechanical Ability to maintain and handle multiple functions/ tasks relating to the day to day operations for Jack Links Proactive style that ensures the completion of projects despite obstacle Actively seeks to utilize a "Collaborative Team Approach" in all situations Continually strives to influence a positive company culture and leads by example

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 (Annual). Actual wage will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards.

Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.