Maintenance Supervisor

At Richelieu Foods we are making Great Food from Great People.
We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor who is comfortable driving transformation while reinforcing a culture of support and development.
Will report directly to the Maintenance Manager with significant exposure to the Richelieu Plant Leadership Team.
The Maintenance Supervisor will manage a team of Maintenance Technicians and will be responsible for the repairs of electrical, mechanical, PLC, machine control, and other building support systems.
Essential Functions Plan, organize and direct the maintenance operations to ensure the plant meets the daily production schedule while ensuring product standards meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.
Hires and trains maintenance department staff.
Organizes and oversees the work schedules and work quality of maintenance staff.
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive and improves performance and employee engagement.
Documents and communicates maintenance work performed to the organization.
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
Sets priorities for the maintenance team to ensure task completion.
Coordinates work activities with leads to support daily objectives.
Evaluates systems or facilities systems to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.
Enters work orders into CMMS system.
Develops maintenance procedures and schedules.
Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
Ensure individual and team compliance with all food regulatory requirements and ensure adherence to food safety and GMP's.
All other duties as assigned by Management.
Essential Skills and Abilities Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, suppliers, and vendors.
Possess team-building skills; the ability to gain consensus and deliver results with and through people.
Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills are essential.
Acts with high integrity and honesty in good times and bad.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to deliver defined objectives on time, with budget commitment and on target.
Considerable knowledge of automated equipment, PLC, electrical, mechanical, and building systems such as hot water and boiler systems.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to communicate at all levels of knowledge and experience.
Ability to identify issues and determine repairs appropriate repairs.
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Experience with CMMS systems and concepts.
Familiar with planning and schedule Education/Certification High school diploma or equivalent required.
College or a technical degree is a plus.
At least five years of tactical maintenance management experience in an industrial environment.
Experience Strategic planning as well as tactical execution.
Electrical and mechanical - 10 years PLC and Machine Control - 10 Years Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Demands Postural Demands Demand Frequency Sitting Frequently Standing Occasionally Walking Frequently Bending/Stooping Frequently Lifting Demands Demand Frequency Designation Lift up to waist Frequently 25 pounds Lift on up to shoulder Frequently 25 pounds Lift on up to overhead Frequently 25 pounds Carry on up to 25 feet Frequently 25 pounds Carry up stairs Frequently 25 pounds