Supervisor- Maintenance (1st Shift)

Job Details

Job Location
Skokie, IL - Skokie, IL

Position Type
Full Time

Job Shift
First Shift

Description

Georgia Nut Company (GNC) is a food manufacturing company that combines classic recipes with state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide consumers with both everyday confections they love and innovative snacks that continue to drive our industry. Founded in 1945, GNC has been a family-owned business for over four generations, bringing forth new ideas and driving the entrepreneurial spirit of the company into the future. Our mission is to create a pleasurable eating experience for our customers by offering high quality confections and snacks while maintaining an unrelenting commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

ROLE SUMMARY

Directs maintenance crews in the installation, repair and preventive maintenance of equipment used throughout the plant, facilities, and utility equipment. Oversees maintenance of processes to reduce mechanical downtime and keep product flows and production lines running at maximum efficiency.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads teams of Maintenance Mechanics in predictive & preventative maintenance and machine repair.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and day to day supervision of maintenance systems, processes and documentation associated with efficient and High Performing Manufacturing Organizations (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOP's, Safety, etc.).
• Ensures maintenance is scheduled in a timely manner and works closely with Production and maintenance planner to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs.
• Develops and/or maintains Key Performance Indicators for tracking and reporting the performance of the maintenance function (supplier performance, 3rd party contractor performance, equipment reliability, downtime, OEE, etc.)
• Provides long term solutions and day-to-day support to all operating teams having issues with troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.
• Trains employees on proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with GMP policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
• Provides regular status reports to maintenance management team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project. Preferably in the candy / confection industry.
• Advanced technical skills in food processing equipment, packaging equipment, HVAC, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and can lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software, preferred.
• Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), preferred.
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good planning and priority setting skills.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Bilingual, preferred.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Maintenance Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree preferred, certificate or diploma from trade school in related field
• 5+ years' experience in the maintenance and/or operation of a process manufacturing facility

• 3+ years' experience in food production environment, preferably in the candy / confection industry
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Ability to set priorities and juggle multiple projects despite interruptions and changing priorities
• May be required to work weekends and during plant shutdowns
• Working knowledge of the following:
  
  • Programmable Logic Controls
  • Working knowledge of basic and high voltage electrical systems
  • Experience with reading electrical blue prints
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Compressed air system and components
  • HVAC and Boilers

Work Environment and Physical demands

• Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

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