**Job Description** **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 RESPONSILITIES:** + Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders and provide clear direction to maintenance employees. Oversee pass down issues. Monitor activities to ensure and 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 with 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 the first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests. + Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment. + Assist in developing procedures and policies for the maintenance department. + 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. + Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements. + Remain current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation. + 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. **Requirements** **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** + HS diploma. + Minimum of 2 years or experience in a supervisor role + Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a dairy, beverage, or liquid food manufacturing environment + Tetra filler experience strongly preferred + Strong understanding of operating, troubleshooting, or maintaining aseptic or pasteurized filling lines preferred + Familiarity with CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) processes **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 An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans **Pay Range** $80000 to $110000 annual