Maintenance and Automation Supervisor

The Maintenance and Automation Supervisor reports to the Facilities Maintenance Manager and works in alignment with the Facilities Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Planner. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising a team of maintenance technicians in the day-to-day operations of maintaining the Company's supply center. We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Supervisor to oversee operations and support two shifts within our team.

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supporting the site Maintenance Manager in maintenance program implementation, managing the day-to-day maintenance activities, including trouble-shooting complex problems, assist with managing third-party facilities management providers, and leading the maintenance team operations. This role will work closely with site leadership, operations team members, truck drivers, equipment operators, etc., in addition to the Safety, Quality, and Compliance Lead, to ensure the mission of the Distribution Center is fulfilled.

Schedule: This role follows a base schedule of Monday to Friday. You will need to be on-call during weekends and evenings as required by business and team needs.

• As a leader overseeing multiple shifts, your presence on-site is essential to support Maintenance Technicians working on various schedules. The Maintenance Technicians’ shifts start on Sunday at 6:00 AM and conclude on Saturday at 2:30 AM.

Benefits: On top of annual earnings, you will get an additional $22,000 worth of Benefits per year!

• Food and Drinks Provided: Free meals, snacks and drinks as part of your workday!
• PTO: Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first year with immediate access to (40) hours upon hire
• Wellness: (16) hours per year
• Holidays: (7) days per year and (1) floating holiday
• Health Insurance Options: A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families
• Retirement: 401k with 5% match for eligible employees
• Education Investment Plan: We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members!
• Additional Benefits: To help you thrive in all areas of life including emotional, social, physical, financial and spiritual.

Responsibilities

Leading Teams with Communication and Care:

• Lead the technician team’s maintenance activities of the building envelope, building equipment, space occupied by the Company, and common areas of the site including directing/monitoring work performed by in-house team and third-party contractors
• Operate as a supervisor and leader to monitor the maintenance team’s performance and completion of maintenance activities including complex assignments through constructive feedback and coaching.
• Develop and deliver formal individual performance reviews supporting the growth and development of the technician team.
• Promote clear and open communication to cultivate good relations between the maintenance team and other departments.
• Support Maintenance Manager in monitoring team performance and developing process improvement initiatives.

Efficiency and Organization:

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in overseeing the activities/performance of the third-party providers.
• Support Maintenance Manager in the development of strategies and plans to be aligned with operational needs, minimize risks, and maximize efficiency of the assets and maintenance team.
• Ensure maintenance operations are performed in a reliable and cost-effective manner in compliance with safety, quality, compliance requirements and industry standards, and the Company SOPs; understand new/planned regulatory changes and its impact on operations and required staffing.
• Track open work orders to ensure they are completed in a timely manner and accurate and complete information is entered into the system.
• Support Maintenance Manager in monitoring performance and developing process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the opex and capital planning process and repair vs. replace decisions.
• Support Maintenance Manager in the selection/governance of third-party providers.
• Ensure housekeeping, productivity, and quality of work standards are maintained.
• Support the Company's Sustainment's initiatives to reduce energy consumption and waste generation.

Safety First:

• Serve as an escalation point to help resolve maintenance or team related issues.
• Support Maintenance Manager in the day-to-day supervision of maintenance systems, processes, and documentation associated with efficient and high performing maintenance organizations.
• Assist with inspections of the building shell, building equipment, and operations to pro-actively identify issues and ensure compliance with required maintenance standards.
• Perform regular walk throughs of the building to identify areas that need repairs or that shows signs of problems.
• Monitor shift schedule/workload to ensure reactive (corrective and emergency), preventive, and predictive maintenance is scheduled/completed in a timely manner and work closely with Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, and operations to coordinate/schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs.
• Maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer specs and warranty agreement including preventive maintenance and use of spare parts.
• Support compliance audits and quality assurance reviews; review performance reports and take corrective actions.
• Support and conduct team training on required activities and desired outcomes; ensures the maintenance SOPs complied with and are routinely reviewed and updated.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma; certified maintenance technician
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role
• Maintenance supervisory experience
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate needs, multitask, manage shifting priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment

Maintenance Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in maintenance within food manufacturing and distribution operations or similar operations
• Multi skilled electrical and mechanical disciplines, including hydraulic maintenance and troubleshooting experience
• Proficient in equipment maintenance, mechanical design, and assembly
• Knowledge of industry-leading practices and suggestions/solutions for continuous improvement
• Ability to work in both a distribution/production environment and a corporate environment

Schedule:

• Availability for on-call support on weekends and evenings and shift flexibility, as needed.

Travel:

• 20% for Company visits, supplier visits, and related conferences

Preferred Qualifications

You’ll be a great addition to our team if you’re a dedicated and professional maintenance supervisor with a passion for customer service and a background in food service maintenance. You excel in teamwork, leading teams, ensuring maintenance tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. You’re proactive in sharing ideas to foster innovation and improvement within the team. And, of course, you adhere to all company policies, laws, and regulations pertaining to maintenance operations.