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Kraft Heinz

Makes packaged foods for homes and restaurants

Maintenance Supervisor

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeAvon, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field is strongly preferred.
  • At least 1–5 years of related leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Familiarity with maintenance management system operations is required.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, afternoons, midnights, and weekends, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Direct maintenance personnel to ensure systems operate at their highest capability and meet production schedules, quality, cost, and scheduling priorities.
  • Improve reliability, maintenance, and processing methods to reduce cost and prevent production losses caused by equipment malfunction or failure.
  • Determine equipment capabilities, safety, and operating condition in coordination with other supervisors and technicians.
  • Develop cost-effective preventive maintenance procedures that increase equipment operating life.
  • Continuously improve processes through equipment modifications.
  • Assist in developing system and operating standards and corrective actions.
  • Develop, implement, and regularly review site-specific maintenance logs.
  • Coordinate, arrange, supervise, or provide for corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with company procedures, practices, and financial considerations.
  • Provide maintenance training on effective use of maintenance logs, routine facility-specific maintenance, equipment operation, and support.
  • Assist workers in diagnosing machinery and equipment malfunctions.
  • Review production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements to complete assigned work.
  • Assist with preparing requisitions to determine spare-parts inventory levels.
  • Assist in maintaining a positive departmental budget variance through effective use of workforce and equipment.
  • Assist with safety training and monthly safety meetings, serve on the safety committee, provide technical support for safety projects, and support implementation of the 9-key element process.
  • Evaluate long-term needs related to major projects and factory improvements.
  • Ensure equipment and facilities are kept safe and operable, and arrange replacement or upgrades as needed.
  • Establish procedures and contacts to ensure timely equipment repairs.
  • Direct workers performing maintenance and repairs on electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and utility systems.
  • Direct workers dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
  • Support department employee relations by communicating relevant information and participating in monthly departmental safety meetings, Plant Safety Committee, and Ergonomics Committee.
  • Analyze production downtime reports, identify opportunities, and initiate action plans to increase efficiency.
  • Participate in the annual QRMP audit and assist in developing procedures and corrective actions.
  • Oversee and lead implementation of the QRMP system and operational standards outlined in the plant accountability list to achieve targeted RCR.
  • Assist and partner with business leaders to implement process improvements using Six Sigma, Lean, and the Kraft Heinz Management System, including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.
  • Assist with supervising maintenance staff, including performance management and employee development.
  • Communicate with contractors, equipment suppliers, technical consultants, and vendors.
  • Coordinate closely with the Maintenance Manager, other Maintenance Supervisors, team members, and Human Resources.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience implementing and maintaining TPM systems is strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems, including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems, is a plus.
  • Understanding of direct and overhead cost systems is desirable.
  • Experience using, troubleshooting, and programming Allen-Bradley PLCs is a plus.

About the Company

Kraft Heinz

Makes packaged foods for homes and restaurants

Kraft Heinz makes packaged foods and drinks for households, restaurants and other foodservice operators around the world. Its portfolio includes Heinz ketchup and spans sauces, cheese, ready meals, coffee and refrigerated foods. The company develops recipes, manufactures products in its factories and works with outside producers to supply different markets. It earns revenue by selling through grocery chains, wholesalers, online retailers and distributors that serve commercial kitchens. With operating roots in Heinz's 1869 business and its combined group formed by a 2015 merger, it is co-headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Chicago, Illinois.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1869

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