Maintenance Supervisor

Position: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Coal Valley, IL
Reports To: Maintenance Engineer

SUMMARY
The Maintenance Supervisor develops engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates while preparing written reports, technical specifications, and material specifications for the meat processing industries maintenance program. This is a working supervisory position that performs, assists, demonstrates jobs on the floor and works with contractors and consultants providing direction and information on specific programs and projects.

CONNECTION TO MISSION
The Maintenance Supervisor tasks maintenance to use innovative thinking for better cost control and reliable machinery to increase production tonnage. This employee will support all safety programs, policies, and procedures, and have a personal value system that will assist in creating a work environment that is based on trust, human dignity, and honesty which in turn will contribute to a high quality of life for all employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Perform, Assist, Train, Monitor and manage the day-to-day maintenance operations including but not

limited to:
a. Developing goals
b. Coordinating activities with other departments and/or contractors as needed
c. Managing/Performing work orders and Preventative maintenance tasks

d. Inventory Control
e. Reporting as necessary
f. Collecting data, evaluation of program, and making necessary adjustments
g. Ensure policy and procedures are being followed

2. Supervise and train mechanics and support staff
3. Perform project development tasks for facility

GENERAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS/CORE VALUES

1. Be fiscally responsible in department, facility, and company as a whole.

2. Allow for and be a participant of ongoing innovations and process improvements.

3. Lead by example, morally and ethically.

4. Utilize leadership and teambuilding skills for employee growth and retention.

5. Continue education and training to allow for personal growth and identifying current industry trends that enhance Valley Meats and the individual.

This position is a working supervisor that will perform duties on the production floor, assist, demonstrate and trouble shoot issues in the facility, on a daily basis.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises 5 employees in the Maintenance departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, demonstrating, assisting, performing and training employees on both shifts. Conduct planning, assigning, and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university that has been accredited by the Department of Education or Trade School; Three-to-five-year experience in a further processing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

VERBAL/WRITTEN SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SKILLS
Ability to manipulate data efficiently and effectively. Ability to demonstrate excellent research methods. Ability to draw conclusions from data, superior use of computer programs.

REASONING/DECISION MAKING SKILLS
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Responsible for technical understanding of job specific decisions.

ORGANIZATIONAL/PLANNING SKILLS

1. Punctual

2. Stay on task and finish on time

3. Complete short-term projects

4. Maintain a continuous process

5. Perform multiple tasks

6. Set and meet long-term projects

7. Prioritize and organize job tasks

8. Plan, manage, and evaluate various job functions

9. Analyze and create better methods for completing job functions

10. Set, meet, and evaluate long term goals and objectives

11. Produce continuous, strategic, program planning

12. Create, prioritize, plan, and complete job functions and projects with little/no supervision

PEOPLE SKILLS

1. Possess a good attitude

2. Willingly carries out assignments

3. Communicate clearly and concisely

4. Ask questions when unclear of assignments

5. Possess a collaborative attitude

6. Communicate problems and solutions to others

7. Train others on tasks

8. Communicate effectively in stressful situations

9. Remain calm when discussing emotional matters

10. Knowledge and use of motivational language

11. Ability and willingness to see others’ perspectives

12. Ability and willingness to be empathetic when appropriate

13. Behave in a professional and trustworthy manner in all work-related situations

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS

Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, refrigeration, pneumatic systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk and talk and hear 34-66% of the time. The employee is required to stand 67-100% of the time. The employee is required to sit 0-33% of the time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0-33% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 6 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Warehouse

Ability to Relocate:

• Coal Valley, IL 61240: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person