Process PM&R Supervisor

Position Summary  

The Preventative Maintenance and Repair Supervisor leads a team of technically skilled employees that are responsible for equipment availability, and performance in the assigned area (Front End, Back End, Deco or Process). Perform preventative maintenance and repair on a variety of electro-mechanical, robotic, and pneumatic manufacturing equipment. Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for all machinery in assigned area within the manufacturing facility. Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, line improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures. Manage workload with a positive attitude as a hands-on team player in a collaborative work environment. 

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables   

• Develop and maintain a constant safety environment and provide necessary training updates while striving for zero incidents and full compliance with OSHA and plant standards. 

• Provide effective supervision, training and coaching to assigned employees to achieve the required equipment up time, equipment repairs, and production goals with a focus on optimizing safety quality, productivity and spoilage. 

• Applies knowledge of various processes and production methods to improve plant production. 

• Complete and/or administer necessary supervisory tasks such as disciplinary actions, timekeeping, accident reports and process control sheets. 

• Analyze data trends daily and react accordingly to any results that are out of specification. 

• Ensure that standard operating procedures and engineering/maintenance procedures are current, accurate and that all work is done in compliance to ensure maximum product quality. 

• Ensure all assigned employees comply with Environmental, Health & Safety, and Food Safety standards as set forth in plant policies/programs 

• Oversee employees to resolve technical and machine problems 

• Plan and facilitate on-the-job training and/or coaching of employees as needed; maintains documentation of training plans and completed training. 

• Schedule, monitor and track preventive maintenance to effectively meet production needs 

• Assist Operation efforts to continually improve OEE and Spoilage results 

• Participates in the department strategic planning process and ensures appropriate skills are available when needed 

• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the plant, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize conflicts. 

• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role. 

Knowledge/Skills/Experience  

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or significant experience in a related/similar field  

• Strong preventive maintenance development experience, based on TPM principles a plus 

• Must be able to motivate/lead others, deal with ambiguity, have a results-driven mind-set, good decision-making skills, and excellent communication skills 

• 5 years job related experience in a food safety manufacturing environment 

• 2 years supervisory/leadership experience 

• Able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities, establish and achieve goals 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. 

Physical Demands  

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.  
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)  
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)  
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)  

Lift/Carry  10 lbs or less  F 11-25 lbs   O   25-50+ lb- O 
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less  F  11-25 lbs   O   25-50+ lb- O 
Stand  C   
Walk  C  
Sit  F   
Manually Manipulate  O   
Reach Outward  O   
Reach Above Shoulder  O  
Climb  N  
Crawl  N  
Squat or Kneel  O  
Bend  O  

Other Physical Requirements  
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)  
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking  
Sense of Touch  
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines  
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment