maintenance supervisor, Kent Flexible Plant (Sun-Thurs 10p to 6:30a)

Starbucks Coffee Company•Kent, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering and logistics. As a maintenance supervisor, you will: Model leadership behaviors that are grounded in Starbucks Mission and Values. Drive the engagement, development and performance of all members of their team. Ensure compliance with organizational policies. Communicate maintenance plans and status across department lines. Serve as the technical expert, coach, and resource for plant maintenance partners. Coordinate and oversee maintenance of manufacturing and distribution equipment. Create a collaborative and positive work environment. Ensure partner development and satisfaction, while providing timely performance feedback. Support partners in presenting ideas for improving the efficiency and productivity of operations. Operate within established budgets, forecasts, cost objectives and service levels to control expenses. Support implementation of cost, quality and service improvement initiatives. Support all established plant and manufacturing goals and objectives. Apprise manager of team progress and any obstacles. Understand and follow established safety guidelines, programs and procedures; and actively works to prevent safety incidents. Work with plant safety committee to ensure best safety and maintenance practices are followed. Support food safety, legality and quality programs. Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.

Requirements

Supervision experience supporting maintenance or operations (3 years)
Automated manufacturing or distribution environment (5 years)
High school diploma/GED, US military service or equivalent
Team-building skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to provide technical leadership
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting methodology
Ability to coach and mentor others
Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally
Ability to communicate technical and operational issues clearly and concisely
Ability to plan and prioritize workload
Ability to work with a diverse team environment
Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies and procedures
Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a technical field, mechanical, electrical, or engineering (Strongly preferred)
Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR 117) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with BRC or SQF certification schemes (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Model leadership behaviors that are grounded in Starbucks Mission and Values.
Drive the engagement, development and performance of all members of their team.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies.
Communicate maintenance plans and status across department lines.
Serve as the technical expert, coach, and resource for plant maintenance partners.
Coordinate and oversee maintenance of manufacturing and distribution equipment.
Create a collaborative and positive work environment.
Ensure partner development and satisfaction, while providing timely performance feedback.
Support partners in presenting ideas for improving the efficiency and productivity of operations.
Operate within established budgets, forecasts, cost objectives and service levels to control expenses.
Support implementation of cost, quality and service improvement initiatives.
Support all established plant and manufacturing goals and objectives. Apprise manager of team progress and any obstacles.
Understand and follow established safety guidelines, programs and procedures; and actively works to prevent safety incidents.
Work with plant safety committee to ensure best safety and maintenance practices are followed.
Support food safety, legality and quality programs.
Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures.
Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.
You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.
This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.
For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.
For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.