Maintenance Supervisor-1st shift

Richelieu Foods, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality food products to the private label and food service industries, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor on first shift to oversee the maintenance technicians and repairs of electrical, mechanical, PLC, and other building support systems.

The continued growth of our business requires a dedicated and proven leader able to work closely with all departments. Ability to build, transform and lead a successful team and provide clear direction and instruction is essential.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 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. Performs audits as required.
• 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 or volunteered for.
  
  

Required Skills/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.
• Experience in strategic planning as well as tactical execution.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to deliver define 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 to 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 And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College or technical degree is a plus.
• At least five years of tactical maintenance management experience in an industrial environment.
  
  

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. The work environment is cold (30 to 35 degree) on the manufacturing floor.
  
  

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift. The employee is frequently required to walk. You may be required to frequently climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
  
  

We offer a fantastic opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation.

Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Widely known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu’s principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza. Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers. Richelieu Foods is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, and operates three manufacturing facilities across the Midwest (Wheeling, IL; Beaver Dam, WI; Washington Court House, OH).

Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

This position is based out of our Wheeling, IL location.