Maintenance Supervisor

Department: Maintenance

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Irwindale, CA

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Hours: Exempt

Job Type: Full time On-site

SUMMARY: Maintenance Supervisor assist in the planning, developing, implementing, controlling and supervising all plant maintenance programs to include buildings, equipment, coordinate work needed to keep plant in operations; establish good lines of communication between mechanical and plant operations; maintain an effective preventive maintenance schedule; and control mechanical inventories. Encourages good work habits and promotes safety. Develop a staff of competent personnel who can perform their job requirements satisfactorily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in identifying, developing and implementing maintenance program or special projects that will result in achieving or exceeding established labor goals by recommending new methods, layouts and/or equipment changes.
• Assist in the planning, developing and implementing of an effective preventive maintenance program in all production departments to minimize downtime and costs.
• Assist in the planning, developing and implementing of a parts inventory control program which provides dollar value and status inventory. Control mechanical expenses within established budget and actively pursue cost reduction opportunities in labor, material cost and inventory balance of spare parts.
• Establish and clearly communicate realistic job requirements for subordinates; provide frequent feedback and review on performance and accurately appraise performance results against communicated expectation.
• Identify training needs for the team which will result in measurable performance improvements if pursued.
• Provide timely and accurate performance information on all aspects of the maintenance operations at the plant within area of responsibility to include an explanation of all variances and actions taken to take to correct the situation.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, and safety regulations and company policies.
• Support foreign object prevention program.
• Ensures compliance to product specifications.
• Reports food safety / quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
• Reports concerns / issues pertaining to food security to leadership staff.
• Enforces and adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and complies with Regulatory Requirements and SQF System.
• Oversee the cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop and other work areas, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
• Understand and discuss safety rules, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals with team.
• Define and recommend objectives in areas of responsibility. Develop specific short-term and long-term plans and programs.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on cost control, cost estimates, and manpower and facilities requirements forecasts.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other departments in the facility in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
• Write and present routine reports to manager and VP of operations.
• Partner with corresponding departments to trouble shoot issues.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of maintenance workers, providing guidance, training and support as needed.
• Supervise the maintenance mechanics in accordance with We Pack It All’s policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, supply chain management, logistics or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in maintenance food manufacturing or related field, with at least 2 years in supervisory role
• Adaptability: Flexible schedule including weekends as needed.
• Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprint, electrical, PLC, and mechanical schematics.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form preferred.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
  • Read and write English
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Use of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) along with the ability to use some mathematical formulas and calculations.
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 25lbs and occasionally up to 50lbs.
  • Strong knowledge of technical instructions in mathematical, diagram, written and/or verbal form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to estimate the labor required to perform maintenance tasks, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Certified forklift and/or scissor lift

This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive leader to contribute to a dynamic team, drive maintenance excellence, and uphold the company’s commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

WPIA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, any other protected status.