Maintenance Supervisor

Purpose:  Provide Supervisory Oversight for the Maintenance Department.

Reports to:  Plant Manager

Conditions: Heavy lifting, occasional fork-lift operation, electrical and mechanical work with various tools, working conditions can be physically and mentally challenging.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Human Resources
  • Manage workload/schedule for Maintenance Employees.
  • Enforce Safety Requirements within the facility.
  • Must follow and support all Food Safety Programs, Policies and PPE as designated.
  • Conduct performance evaluations for Maintenance Employees.
  • Handle disciplinary issues with Maintenance Employees according to the Company’s progressive discipline policy.

• Administrative
  • Research and purchase necessary supplies, equipment and services for the Manufacturing Equipment, Maintenance Shop, Building and Grounds.
  • Maintain the Maintenance Tracking Software Database.
  • Schedule and follow up on Preventative Maintenance activities.
  • Negotiate pricing for purchases.
  • Act as primary interface with our equipment manufacturers for troubleshooting, parts ordering, equipment upgrades and technical visits.
  • Serve as the Leader for equipment installations and modifications.
  • Maintain adequate spare parts inventories for critical parts.

• Work Focus
  • Flexible hours to accomplish required objectives.
  • Work on the floor with the other Maintenance employees to accomplish necessary objectives.
  • Regularly review progress with the Plant Manager.
  • Preserve the safety and integrity of the Company.
  • Lead employees toward continuous improvement in systems, equipment and performance.
  • Implement cost containment initiatives.
  • Follow and support all Food Safety Programs, Policies and PPE as designated.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Knowledge of PLC logic.
• Able to read schematics and blueprints.
• Capable and knowledgeable in 480v, 240v and transformed 24v power.
• Understanding of electrical panel and drive components.
• A/C and D/C motor knowledge.
• Understand gear trains, shafts/journals, pulleys, bushings and bearings.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to fabricate and fix mechanical parts.

• Follow Daily/Weekly/Monthly housekeeping procedures.
• Participate in the Safety Committee and lead Safety initiatives.
• Ability to meet tactfully and courteously with fellow employees and vendors/contractors.
• Demonstrate capability and willingness to understand complex written and oral instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Able to multi-task under pressure, exhibit exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Exhibit strong character with the proven ability to lead by example.

Batavia Container offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vison
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)