Refrigeration Utilities Supervisor

Refrigeration Utilities Supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Technical field is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1-5 years of related leadership experience in a Manufacturing environment is required
• Must be familiar with maintenance management system operations
• Experience implementing and maintaining TPM Systems is strongly preferred
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems is a plus
• Understanding of direct and overhead cost systems
• Experience using, troubleshooting and programming Allen Bradley PLCs is a plus
• Must be able to work flexible schedule to include days, afternoons, midnights, and weekend work

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance personnel to ensure that all systems operate at their highest capability to meet required production schedules, quality, costs and schedule priorities
• Improves reliability, maintenance and processing methods to reduce cost and avoid loss of production as a result of equipment malfunction or failure time
• Determines equipment capabilities, safety and operational condition in coordination with the other Supervisors and technicians
• Develops preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment
• Seek and implement the continuous improvement of the process through equipment improvement modifications
• Assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions
• Develops, implements and reviews regularly, site-specific maintenance logs for department
• Coordinates, arranges, and supervises, or provides for the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with company operating procedures, practices and financial considerations
• Provide maintenance training to include the effective utilization of the maintenance logs, completion of routine maintenance specific to facility, equipment operations and support
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment
• Assist with preparing requisitions to determine the number of spare parts to be kept in inventory
• Assist in maintaining departmental operating budget at a positive variance by effectively utilizing the workforce and equipment
• Assist with safety training, monthly safety meetings, member of safety committee, and provides technical support for all safety projects, and supports implementation of the 9-key element process
• Evaluates long-term needs in relation to major projects and factory improvements
• Ensures that equipment and facility are maintained in a safe, operable condition and/or arrange for replacement/upgrades
• Establishes procedures and contacts to ensure timely repairs of equipment
• Directs workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, and utility systems maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
• Directs workers engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery
• Assists with developing department employee relations by continued communication of all information affecting them and through the conduct of monthly departmental safety meetings
• Analyzes production downtime reports, determines opportunities, and initiates action plan to increase efficiencies
• Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR
• Assist and partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/Kraft Heinz Management System (KHMS)) including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation
• Assist with the supervision of Maintenance staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.
• Communicate with outside agencies i.e. contractors, equipment suppliers, technical consultants and vendors
• Continuous and close coordination with the Maintenance Manager, other Maintenance Supervisor(s), other Team Members, and Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining TPM Systems is strongly preferred
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems is a plus
• Experience using, troubleshooting and programming Allen Bradley PLCs is a plus