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
• 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
• Evaluate reliability strategies on a regular basis to determine effectiveness and adjust strategies to meet productivity goals
• 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
• Position requires availability during off duty hours to answer technical questions, troubleshoot equipment issues, employee relations, and other items as needed
• 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

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 2 to 5 years of maintenance or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership aptitude, team lead experience, or supervisory experience
• Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures
• 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

Travel:

5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

An Equal Opportunity Employer