Maintenance Supervisor

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This position is for 3rd shift & is located in our Yadkinville, NC Facility. 

Our company offers paid time off, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k company match, & tuition reimbursement.

Provides the necessary maintenance support for the facilities, packaging equipment, power, refrigeration, and landscaping at the Yadkinville, NC plant.

Essential Duties: 

• Supervise all maintenance and capital projects at the Yadkinville Plant.
• Staff, schedule the maintenance department as appropriate, and ensure its effectiveness through training.
• Maintain a positive labor relations environment with subordinate personnel.
• Analyze production processes and methods.
• Recommend and implement changes and new programs that improve costs.
• Provide monthly summaries to the management of maintenance performance and capital project updates.
• Maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policies and procedures in areas of own responsibility.
• Provide ongoing training and enforcement as appropriate.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Enforce GMP rules and guidelines.
• Identify and communicate food safety issues; lead and influence food safety initiatives. 

Minimum Experience: 

• Total Yrs. of Experience: 5 to 7 years.
• Six years of experience in engineering and maintenance, including four years of supervisory experience. 
• Experience in consumer food products and food packaging.  Apprenticeship in one of more maintenance areas. 
• Functional experience in the use of Word and Excel. 
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards is a plus. 
• Minimum Formal Education: Associate Degree.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors.
• Analytical skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands: 

• Physical:  The job often requires standing, walking, climbing, crouching, kneeling, and finger/hand dexterity.
• Sensory: Ability to communicate via speaking, listening, and visual means. Ability to give verbal direction and negotiate.
• Mental/Reasoning: Ability to use analytical skills to determine the correct course of action. Ability to manage several projects at the same time and be able to learn new projects quickly.