General Purpose:

Provide work direction and supervision to maintenance employees to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services in accordance with the company's policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders and provide clear direction to maintenance employees. Oversee pass down issues. Monitor activities to ensure an efficient and safe maintenance operation

Implement an effective predictive/preventive maintenance program which has a maintenance strategy for all assets to remove unscheduled down time and increase the lifespan of assets by keeping them in optimal condition with maintenance strategies so assets are timely maintained to minimize costs of asset breakdowns

Use systems (e.g., SAP) to support task planning with time required, parts required, and job descriptions to maximize maintenance activities during normal plant operation, in time made available during washes, planned downtime, and periodic maintenance shuts. Use project management charts detailing activities of planned downtime

Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures

Assist the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed within the given time. Assist with everyday maintenance issues and repairs

Actively support and implement preventative maintenance programs; schedule and provide constant monitoring of the preventative maintenance program and make adjustments as needed

Serve as first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests

Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment

Assist in developing procedures and policies for maintenance department

Complete and maintain record keeping using databases and computerized maintenance management systems

Support work for proper root cause analysis on breakdowns or failures to ensure equipment breakdown issues are addressed and resolved

Assist the maintenance manager on capital and special projects

Work with inventory or supply employees to ensure an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment

Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is not available

Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation

Provide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipment

Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience:

Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)

4+ years of maintenance or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience

Minimum of 2 years of previous supervisory experience

Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures

Previous experience in a food, beverage or Rx manufacturing setting preferred

Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment; electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of facility equipment

Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management

Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures

Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

Able to think and use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information

Able to demonstrate initiative and follow through on day-to-day responsibilities

Able to adapt to changing operational needs and lead others through change

Able to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees

Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans