Maintenance Supervisor
2 days ago
Congers
JOB SUMMARY This position is the Lead Maintenance person for Production startup. This position leads maintenance activities in the Company for all process/packaging and utility systems to aid in smooth startup and operations. Performs work to keep machines, mechanical equipment, and the systems of buildings in repair. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Coordinates and leads start-up Maintenance Technicians to address and resolve start-up issues., • Upon production start time, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair startup problems., • Troubleshoots and resolves other production issues., • Communicates startup issues to the maintenance and Engineering team., • Upon completion of start up duties, performs other maintenance duties as directed by Managers., • Develops solutions to avoid recurring startup issues., • Enters and completes work orders with documentation in FIIX., • Becomes proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting controls and electrical issues., • Performs routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions., • Inspects, operates, or tests machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions., • Adjusts functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand and measuring tools., • Pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs., • Trains and/or supervises maintenance personnel. OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Follows all safety, Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, and food safety Company protocols., • Reports all safety or quality problems to management, QA, and SQF practitioner., • Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCIES: • Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and 5 to 10 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience required., • Required knowledge in electrical and HMI controls., • Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; CMMS Systems, General PC skills and comfort level., • Other skills required:, • Bilingual with Proficiency in English and Spanish, • Ability to learn and work with electronic process controllers, HMI interfaces., • Comfort level troubleshooting advanced PLC controlled equipment, • Basic understanding of network systems, • Electrical experience with 480V switchgear and controls, 120V and 24V controls., • Mechanical experience and proficiency in general equipment troubleshooting and repair, • Prior experience with root cause analysis of process failures., • Preferred 5 to 10 years of experience with all aspects of production plant maintenance., • Preferred experience within the food manufacturing industry., • Computer skills preferred: FIXX COMPETENCIES: • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures., • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan., • Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed., • Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions., • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics., • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hours are Monday – Friday, 3:00 am to 11:00 am onsite in Congers, NY with additional days/hours as needed. This is not a hybrid / remote position. • Plant and laboratory employees cannot have allergies to milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy and wheat., • Continually required to stand and walk., • Occasionally required to sit., • Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity., • Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl., • Continually required to talk or hear., • Occasionally required to taste or smell., • Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)., • Continually works near moving mechanical parts., • Frequently works in high, precarious places., • Occasionally works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals., • Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions., • Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)., • Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials., • While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate., • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, following safe lifting procedures., • Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus., • Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Maintenance Tools, Pickup Truck, Fork Lift, Scissor lift and other lift devices. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Star Kay White is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability (physical or mental), age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, military/veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial or marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, prior arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Star Kay White is committed to providing equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities in employment. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or local laws. Must be 18 years or older to apply.