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The Maintenance Supervisor – will lead our Elk Grove Village plant’s 2nd shift maintenance team in implementing Winland Foods maintenance and reliability strategy aimed at reducing downtime and extending manufacturing equipment’s life while maximizing labor and cost efficiency. This position will be responsible for setting work priorities for technicians on 3rd shift. Supervisor will be a Hands-On working Supervisor with their own hand tools. Candidate will ensure full utilization of all maintenance information systems (CMMS) and will be responsible for the accuracy, management and direction in controlling parts inventory storerooms. This position reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Elk Grove

Job Type:

Production Maintenance

Job Posting Title:

Supervisor, Maintenance - 2nd Shift

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is hands on working Supervisor.

• Supervise and develop the 2nd & 3rd shift Maintenance Team with direction from Maintenance Manager.

• Execute all maintenance activities with special attention to regulatory requirements that may apply, e.g., OSHA rules, EPA regulations, USDA requirements, state and local environmental regulations. Ensure all safety requirements are clearly defined in all maintenance planning.

• Direct and maintain planned and predictive maintenance procedures and as required. Help to analyze historical data in order to take action to mitigate reoccurring issues.

• Ensure, in advance, the availability of all materials and tools necessary to complete planned tasks with collaboration with Maintenance Planner & Maintenance Manager.

• Aid in getting maintenance personnel trained in proper maintenance reporting procedures for out-of-specification findings, and in the use of CMMS software as a maintenance management tool.

• Drive and improve the workflow of work orders within the CMMS system. Analyze and track data to look for Continuous Improvement and cost saving opportunities.

• Assist Maintenance Manager in contractor qualification and performance management as it relates to 3rd shift projects.

• Provide weekend Plant Maintenance coverage as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience with CMMS systems or similar software.

• This is a hands-on position that is required during troubleshooting and equipment downtime.

• Working knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, word, excel.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to lead and direct a crew of up to 10 Maintenance Technicians.

• Work with supervisors and leads to help make operations better and documenting downtime correct with the right bucket.

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years of experience in the supervision of day-to-day preventive and predictive maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Five years plant maintenance experience. Food industry experience preferred.

• Vendor and contractor relations experience is helpful.

• Associate degree in a technical area and/or completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent time in Maintenance field preferred.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.