First Shift Maintenance Supervisor

Newly Weds Foods- Watertown, MA•Watertown, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Newly Weds Foods Watertown is looking for a first shift maintenance supervisor! The Maintenance Supervisor performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting manufacturing goals for customer orders by maintaining the facility and equipment good repair and in working order so as to eliminate down time. Knowledge is PLC's and VFD's is a plus. Experience in a food manufacturing facility is a huge plus. Must have solid leadership skills in working with a talented maintenance team

Requirements

Technical Trade/ College Degree or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years manufacturing maintenance experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Must successfully complete on the job training including being able to learn and apply knowledge of production processes, raw material, and finished product requirements and

Nice To Haves

Knowledge is PLC's and VFD's is a plus.
Experience in a food manufacturing facility is a huge plus.
Must have solid leadership skills in working with a talented maintenance team

Responsibilities

Must meet all requirements for Mechanics without direct assistance or supervision
Must have knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all preventative maintenance
Plan, fabricate and install non-mechanical equipment (such as stands, tables, etc.)
Keep detailed records on work orders, down time, maintenance projects and materials purchased
Perform work to 600 volt electrical systems
Able to weld with good precision utilizing a heli-arc, tig welder and plasma cutter
Licensed to operate both stand up and sit down forklift
Monitor, complete and update PM program and Idle Assets Database
Has responsibility for making recommendations in hiring, firing, discipline, promotion, transfer, and compensation decisions.
Conduct employee training and champion the department’s continuous improvement
Comply / enforce established standards, procedures, and expectations for quality, safety and sanitation
Maintains labor cost control by completing tasks on straight time, ensuring proper manning, and managing projects to ensure efficiency in department.
Be familiar with all company policies and procedures and the local practices of such; uphold/enforce them in order to maintain fairness and consistency of treatment.
Administer employee appraisals and salary reviews and provide employees with feedback.
Assist employees in solving work related issues; providing employee guidance/direction, counsel and motivation.
Assist Administer; tools, materials and parts purchases through the NWF Req Database.
In charge of Maintenance Mechanics work schedule.
Maintence Supervisor in on-call for any Urgent assistance needed throughout the week.
Perform other duties or special projects as needed.