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Country:  United States
City:  Traverse City
Job Family:  Industrial Operations
Contract Type:  Unlimited-term
Job ID:  52340

Maintenance Supervisor- Internal Only

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.

Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!

Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
 

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Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor         

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Number of Direct Reports: 4-5

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading a Reliability Centered team of Maintenance Technicians and all Maintenance related operations on a specified shift within the plant.  This person may be asked to provide additional leadership coverage as required.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

  • Manage your environment and team’s safety
    • Monitor work areas to ensure compliance with safety protocols, including OSHA and safety requirements.
    • Monitor work areas to ensure compliance with food safety and quality protocols.
    • Enforce Materne North America policies, standards and procedures, ensuring fair and consistent application and employee accountability.
  • Oversee Maintenance related Operations
    • Communicate with management, co-workers, and direct reports to coordinate work activities and share information
    • Deliver action plans developed from fact and data-based root cause analysis and enforce standards defined by workshop managers.
    • Enforce 5S principles, support Continuous Improvement initiatives, and implement Lean Manufacturing principles to ensure World Class Performance.
  • Manage performance
    • Manage the work and performance of a team of Maintenance Technicians, ensuring that equipment and plant are always in operational condition.
    • Ensure completion of scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks and corrective Work Orders.
    • Schedule Work Orders using CMMS.
    • Provide Corrective Action as necessary.
    • Prioritize repairs that occur during production.
    • Track Maintenance KPIs as assigned.
    • Oversee troubleshooting, Corrective Repairs and Preventative Maintenance.
    • Utilize Predictive Maintenance technologies to improve MTBF.
    • Manage the inventory and optimize use of spare parts for an assigned work area.
    • Oversee training and qualification of new and current Maintenance Technicians.
    • Develop employee competencies and provide detailed and fact-based feedback.
    • Perform performance evaluations of your team.
  • Cross-functional Projects
    • Provide area guidance based on experience, system knowledge and equipment function.
      • Systems include but not limited to: pre-processing, production, packaging, palletizing, WWTP, Boilers, refrigeration, HVAC and plant utility systems.
    • Partner with the Production team on assigned shift to ensure organizational teamwork.
    • Work with the Production Supervisor to ensure plant operational needs are met.
    • Oversee other Maintenance teams in the absence of that team’s supervisor.
    • Provide additional support to Operations in the absence of partnered Production supervisor.
    • Partner with human resources in raising and resolving employee personnel issues.
    • Lead and/or participate in investigations, perform Root Cause Analysis and work with Plant Leadership to implement corrective action to eliminate conic issues.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement
    • Identify, justify and propose improvements to machines and Maintenance processes which positively impacts safety, food safety, quality and operational efficiency.
  • All other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred
  • Combination of education and experience will be considered

EXPERIENCE

  • 5+ years of experience in Maintenance within a manufacturing environment
  • 1-3 years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor preferred
  • Food or pharmaceutical industry manufacturing experience is strongly preferred

SKILLS

  • Ability to understand technical processes and automated mechanical equipment.
  • Strong background in preventative Maintenance and repair of industrial manufacturing equipment.
  • Ability to demonstrate logic and reason to identify problems and offer solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet operational goals while also fostering a positive work environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to employee safety and food safety.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, training and coaching skills.
  • Microsoft office proficiency.
  • PLC experience is highly desired.

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly.
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant.
  • Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per day and be on his/her feet for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to work a 10 hour shift, Wednesday-Saturday 6am-4pm.

 

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