Maintenance Supervisor - 1St Shift

LALA US manufactures Yogurt Smoothie with Probiotics, Frusion Yogurt Smoothie, Crema Mexicana, and Blended Yogurt. The facility provides a clean work environment, well-lit, highly automated production facility and career advancement opportunities. LALA US provides a competitive total benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Relocation assistance is available in the amount of one month's salary.
• Annual increases based on merit and Company performance
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays

JOB SUMMARY:

This Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the daily equipment maintenance and daily direction setting for Maintenance Technicians, Blow Mold Operation and Process Controls.  This position will focus on maintenance programs and processes while partnering with operations to increase productivity and profitability within the facility and reduce downtime.  Provides expertise to subordinates in interpreting product specifications and troubleshooting system problems.  Consults and directs maintenance on equipment reliability.  Will partner with Maintenance Scheduler on PM implementation as well as Utilities Lead and Technicians.  Responsible for complying with: GFSI (SQF), HACCP programs, and validating the effectiveness of procedures that ensure food safety/quality standards for all Regulatory, customer, and business needs.    

HOURS OF WORK: Sunday-Thursday 6:00AM-4:00PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Provides shift leadership to the maintenance staff including setting direction on daily activities and administering company policies. 
• Schedules work of subordinates and establishes daily priorities for completion of work assignments within operating budgets.
• Maintains maintenance records.  Interprets daily downtime reports.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment.  This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• Provides administration and supervision of the plant maintenance function as directed.
• Arranges for maintenance of adequate level of supplies, materials and tooling.
• Resolves technical problems encountered related to area of responsibility.
• Arranges for all equipment in area to be properly maintained and upgraded as needed.
• Provides daily logs including daily scheduled and nonscheduled work sheets and equipment PMs.
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Performs those administrative activities necessary for effective management.

WORK EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

• Five or more years of experience in industrial maintenance with at least two or more years of experience in a leadership capacity.
• Prior experience in food and beverage manufacturing environment with familiarity with quality, GMP and hygiene regulations preferred.
• Prior experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electric systems, PLC control systems and communication systems.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs with a grasp of financial factors in maintenance.

SKILLS / OTHER PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Ability to adapt to changing operational and organization needs.
• Strong team player with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems.
• Ability to grow relationships with business partners and to lead, coach and develop employees.
• Schedule flexibility to provide on call coverage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• This position requires regular and prompt attendance during the working hours scheduled by the Maintenance Engineering Manager.
• SAP – preferred
• Time keeping experience - preferred
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Engineering Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequently walks.
• Occasionally sits.
• Occasionally administrative work and repetitive hand use.
• Frequently bends at the waist.
• Occasionally twists and turns, kneels and squats.
• Frequently would need the ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally would need the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently need to push/pull up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally would need the ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Work hours may vary depending on production needs.
• Constantly exposed to loud noises when on the production floor.

LALA US is an Equal Opprotunity Employer.