The Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for organizing the overall maintenance of the plant and for assisting the maintenance and production management teams with planning and scheduling for all programs which support the maintenance strategy for Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Operator Asset Care, Continuous Improvement and Maintenance Avoidance. This role is responsible for providing support, guidance, and leadership to the maintenance department to fully support Production, Quality and Safety.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

WI Milwaukee

Job Type:

Production Maintenance

Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain GMP’s and SOP’s to keep the facility ready for customer inspections as well as governmental inspections (EPA, FDA, OSHA etc.).

• Provide leadership for all maintenance employees in order to achieve plant goals via continuous improvement and alignment to the company’s vision, mission and values.

• Collaborate with all departments to establish or improve existing programs to proactively address safety and other policies.

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of routine and emergency maintenance in a 24/7 work environment.

• Fully utilize Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to process maintenance work orders to best utilize maintenance labor, to schedule preventive maintenance to extend equipment life expectancy, and to control parts inventory and costs

• Review MP2 reports to ensure they are accurate and mechanics time is accounted for. Work with MP2 planner to assign work orders.

• Assist with maintenance activities tied to production and the facility, including but not limited to insuring the facility’s safety and environmental work is current and compliant.

• Monitor personnel matters to include work schedules, vacations, and discipline.

• Provide guidance, training and coaching to maintenance team

• Coordinate with Plant Manager on equipment analysis to determine facility improvement needs.

• Monitor line operations, production line speeds, quality, and attending daily meetings.

• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite work flow for all multi-craft mechanics and lead persons.

• Manage outside contractors as needed for specialized repairs such as compressors, OEM, alarm systems, boilers, etc.

• Drive cost savings through continuous follow up of maintenance personnel activities.

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to increase production efficiency.

• Participate in daily planning meetings with the management team

• Conduct daily meetings with maintenance staff outlining tasks, safety concerns, etc.

• Participate in the creation/management of annual maintenance and capital budgets

• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: (List or check the Minimum requirements for skills, experience and education for this position. Note: Education which is Preferred may be listed on the line provided below.)

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (List all required):

• Effective listener and team player

• Able to work effectively with others, have good interpersonal and leadership skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Strong computer skills including experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.

• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to lead and support multiple projects.

Education : High School or equivalent High School plus specialized training (min 6mos-2yrs)

Minimum Experience Preferred (Number of years and type):

1-year supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Exposure PLC programming a plus.

Physical Activity/Working Conditions: (May apply to plant/warehouse positions)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, and use hands and fingers. Also, the employee may be required to lift up to 55lbs. This position requires the employee to be able to read, write, and communicate orally in English. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee works indoors in a production environment. Additionally, the incumbent will work near moving mechanical parts, and in high places. He/she will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. There is moderate noise in the work environment.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

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