Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Fort Worth
Employment Type: Salaried
Shift: First Second
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Status:

Position Summary:

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in installing, testing, repairing, and adjusting equipment. Ensure equipment is running efficiently to enable production goals are met and all work order are effectively completed. Consistently manage mechanics with the objective of orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching and disciplining.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule and direct maintenance employees in performing daily work. Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance strategies and activities for electrical / automation systems, HVAC, air compressors and ammonia system. Includes developing and communicating preventative maintenance schedule. Monitor and report completion in a CMMS system (JDE).
• Using lean tools to make recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, increase efficiency of production area or department. Drive your team to find the root cause of all downtime.
• Work closely with Production Manager and production supervisors in ensuring production goals are met by supplying the necessary manpower to fix equipment on an emergent basis. Is responsive to productions needs.
• Develop and maintain a training for employees within department, and to plant personnel for certain procedures including but not limited to LOTO, TPC online, NFPA, PLC and root cause analysis .
• Maintain Conformance with OSHA standards, NFPA, DOLI, Company policies, and other Federal and State regulations.
• Appraise employee performance and recommend wage advancement based on skill level. Maintain departmental conformance with Company policies and procedures, issue corrective action per policy.
• Attend and actively participate in daily production meetings and resolve problems to increase productivity and improve quality. Schedule and lead daily, weekly and monthly staff meetings as laid out in our lean miniaturing system.
• Is an advocate of safety within the facility and follows all safety procedures. Works with safety team to develop and maintain all safety programs. Leads maintenance team safety programs.
• Responsible for assuring compliance with all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or two year degree with equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a front-line supervisor or five years experience in all phases of plant and equipment maintenance.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must possess an extremely high degree of accuracy and experience with electrical systems, ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boilers, pneumatics, blueprints, and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of GMPs, sanitation and union relations is helpful.
• Must be able to communicate accurately and clearly with both oral and written materials.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and maintenance.

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits, with coverage beginning on your 1st day of employment.

• Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision

• Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel

• Employee Appreciation Events

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• • Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;

  • Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and

  • Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. Accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.