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Kraft Heinz

Makes packaged foods for homes and restaurants

Maintenance Supervisor

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHolland, MI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field is strongly preferred.
  • At least 1 year of related leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Familiarity with maintenance management system operations is required.
  • Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems, including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems.
  • Understanding of direct and overhead cost systems.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule covering days, afternoons, midnights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Direct maintenance personnel to keep systems operating at the required capability for production schedules, quality, costs, and priorities.
  • Improve reliability, maintenance, and processing methods to reduce costs and production losses from equipment malfunction or failure.
  • Determine equipment capabilities, safety, and operational condition with supervisors and technicians.
  • Develop cost-effective preventive maintenance procedures that extend equipment operational life.
  • Continuously improve processes through equipment modifications.
  • Assist in developing system and operational standards and corrective actions.
  • Develop, implement, and regularly review site-specific departmental maintenance logs.
  • Coordinate, arrange, supervise, or provide for corrective and preventive maintenance according to company procedures, practices, and financial considerations.
  • Provide maintenance training on maintenance logs, routine facility-specific maintenance, equipment operations, and support.
  • Assist workers in diagnosing machinery and equipment malfunctions.
  • Review production schedules and estimate worker hours required to complete assignments.
  • Assist with requisitions to determine spare-parts inventory levels.
  • Help maintain 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 nine-key-element process.
  • Evaluate long-term needs related to major projects and factory improvements.
  • Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained in safe, operable condition, arranging replacement or upgrades when needed.
  • Establish procedures and contacts to ensure timely equipment repairs.
  • Direct workers maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and utility systems.
  • Direct workers dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
  • Support department employee relations through ongoing communication and monthly safety meetings, and participate in Plant Safety and Ergonomics committees.
  • Analyze production downtime reports, identify opportunities, and initiate action plans to improve 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 in the plant accountability list to achieve targeted RCR.
  • Partner with business leaders to implement process improvements, including Six Sigma, Lean, and KHMS, and lead change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.
  • Lead and support the Trio team as the maintenance subject matter expert.
  • Provide technical leadership and support for KHMS initiatives.
  • Lead the Trio team in targeted projects to improve line performance and plant outcomes, including OEE, UPL, and reliability.
  • Assist with supervision of 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.
  • Experience using, troubleshooting, and programming Allen-Bradley PLCs.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field is strongly preferred.

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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