Maintenance Supervisor

Scope of Position

Our client, a leading food manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor for its Bloomfield, CT plant operation. Reporting to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager, this on-site role directs the work of maintenance personnel, contractors, and vendors involved in setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production machinery and equipment, and directs fabrication and purchasing of parts and equipment as needed.

The Maintenance Supervisor provides direct support for plant equipment, including troubleshooting, repairs, and acting as a technical advisor for the operation. The role trains maintenance personnel (or recommends training), prepares written performance reviews, consistently enforces company policies related to safety, quality, workplace conduct, and attendance, and supports the plant’s Reliability Program by meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and participating in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings.

Responsibilities

Safety & Quality

• Ensure all jobs are performed safely; assist with plant Safety Programs; adhere to all GMP and Food Safety policies and practices.
• Model and enforce company policies with all employees, including safety, quality, workplace conduct, and attendance.
• Ensure contractors adhere to plant safety standards and maintain high work quality.

Maintenance Execution & Reliability

• Schedule and follow up on work assignments to maximize productivity and ensure work is executed as planned.
• Determine root causes of major repairs and implement corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate daily job status reports to the Planner, including work expected to finish by end of shift and work that will carry over.
• Clarify Work Orders or Work Requests that lack sufficient information for the Planner.
• Handle emergency breakdowns of computer-controlled production, product, and packaging equipment.
• Seek and recommend improvements to work procedures and plans; maintain the maintenance shop and equipment (5S).
• Support the plant’s Reliability Program by meeting KPIs and participating in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings.

People Leadership & Communication

• Train maintenance personnel or recommend training; develop training needs for assigned mechanics.
• Prepare written performance reviews and ensure assigned mechanics understand goals, objectives, and how they contribute by reviewing KPIs.
• Address crew needs, including call-offs and changes in production schedules.
• Recognize strong performance, teamwork, and contributions that support business objectives; resolve personnel issues and conflicts effectively.
• Maintain open communication with all departments on safety, job efficiency, product quality, customer service, and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience.
• 1+ years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Maintenance supervisory experience preferred; Bachelor’s degree preferred; Team Lead experience will be considered.
• PLC experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot computer-controlled production and packaging equipment and to lead mechanics, contractors, and vendors in a food manufacturing plant.

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