Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for supporting the performance and operating results of the maintenance department. The overall goal of this position is to apply preventive and reactive maintenance processes and continuous process improvement (CPI) techniques that result in high-performance machinery and a high-performance team focused on supporting the production environment. This position will develop and continuously improve our maintenance systems. The assistant maintenance supervisor is accountable for partnering with the maintenance supervisor and the operations manager to execute the maintenance budget, staffing/training, parts inventory, and other maintenance metrics. This position partners with production, warehousing, and multi-site (company) functions to improve the performance of the site and business overall. The position is responsible for the supervision of the site maintenance team with direct reports including maintenance mechanics, parts clerks, training coordinators, and technicians.

• Clearly define and align department goals, communicate the goals to the team, and hold yourself and your team accountable for achieving the goals.
• Responsible for the professional development of the maintenance team members.
• Support company initiatives related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Integrate CPI and Lean manufacturing concepts into department operations.
• Measure, report, and be accountable for maintenance department performance.
• Provide technical and operational support for all facilities as assigned by the manager.
• Responsible for coordinating, evaluating, and continuously improving the department, and fostering a positive culture where people want to do their best.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's principles, policies, and applicable laws.
• Accountable for communication, interviewing and hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; leveraging team and individual strengths; managing performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and solving problems to ensure high performance results.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
• Responsible for supporting on-call coverage in coordination with the maintenance supervisor to respond and ensure maintenance needs are addressed for processing and warehousing facilities during off days/hours.
• This is a working supervisor role and will require daily involvement in maintenance work and shift coverage as a mechanic when needed.  

Experience, Education, and Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in a technical area (Engineering or a related field of study) with several years of manufacturing experience, preferably in food, pharmaceutical, or beverage products.
• Previous department or team leadership experience is required.
• Working experience with order fulfillment, manufacturing or maintenance management, team development, and project management is also preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and other mechanical systems.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have excellent problem solving and   troubleshooting skills.
• Desire to learn new technologies and new ways.
• Must be able to work across multiple shifts and multiple shift schemes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, be on call, and travel as needed.  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, working at heights, climbing,   pushing, pulling, twisting, and stooping).
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, loud, and labor-intensive environment in variable temperatures (from outdoor heat to indoor refrigerated coolers).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.