First Shift Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary: 

Newly Weds Foods Watertown is looking for a first shift maintenance supervisor! The Maintenance Supervisor performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting manufacturing goals for customer orders by maintaining the facility and equipment good repair and in working order so as to eliminate down time. Knowledge is PLC's and VFD's is a plus. Experience in a food manufacturing facility is a huge plus. Must have solid leadership skills in working with a talented maintenance team

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance


• Prescription Drug Plan


• Dental/Vision Insurance


• Employee Incentive Plan


• Flexible Spending Account


• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K


• Life/AD&D Insurance


• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability


• Vacation Plan


• Paid Holidays


• Employee Assistance Program


• Adoption Assistance Program


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Maternity/Paternity Leave


• Pet Insurance

Essential Functions:

• Must meet all requirements for Mechanics without direct assistance or supervision

• Must have knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all preventative maintenance

• Plan, fabricate and install non-mechanical equipment (such as stands, tables, etc.)


• Keep detailed records on work orders, down time, maintenance projects and materials purchased

• Perform work to 600 volt electrical systems


• Able to weld with good precision utilizing a heli-arc, tig welder and plasma cutter

• Licensed to operate both stand up and sit down forklift


• Monitor, complete and update PM program and Idle Assets Database


• Has responsibility for making recommendations in hiring, firing, discipline, promotion, transfer, and compensation decisions.


• Conduct employee training and champion the department’s continuous improvement


• Comply / enforce established standards, procedures, and expectations for quality, safety and sanitation


• Maintains labor cost control by completing tasks on straight time, ensuring proper manning, and managing projects to ensure efficiency in department.


• Be familiar with all company policies and procedures and the local practices of such; uphold/enforce them in order to maintain fairness and consistency of treatment.


• Administer employee appraisals and salary reviews and provide employees with feedback.


• Assist employees in solving work related issues; providing employee guidance/direction, counsel and motivation.


• Assist Administer; tools, materials and parts purchases through the NWF Req Database.


• In charge of Maintenance Mechanics work schedule.


• Maintence Supervisor in on-call for any Urgent assistance needed throughout the week.


• Perform other duties or special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Technical Trade/ College Degree or equivalent.

Minimum of 5 years manufacturing maintenance experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment.Must successfully complete on the job training including being able to learn and apply knowledge of production processes, raw material, and finished product requirements and

Work Environment: The job is performed in production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery. 

Disclaimer:  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.   New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.