Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor – 2^nd & 3^rd shifts

Location: Peru, Indiana

Salary: $80-100K plus bonus 

Job Summary of the Maintenance Supervisor: As the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll lead the maintenance teams in the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of all critical equipment across the plant, facilities, utilities, and powerhouse. You’ll be at the forefront of ensuring smooth operations, minimizing mechanical downtime, and maximizing production efficiency. By overseeing the maintenance of key processes, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping product flows and production lines running at their peak, driving performance and contributing to the overall success of the facility. Your leadership ensures that every piece of equipment works seamlessly, keeping the plant in top shape for optimal production.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor:

·         Lead teams of Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians in predictive and preventative maintenance, as well as machine repairs.

·         Supervise and support maintenance systems, processes, and documentation to ensure high performance.

·         Ensure maintenance is scheduled timely and in collaboration with Production to address equipment and facility repairs. Develop and implement effective maintenance systems (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOPs, Safety, etc.).

·         Provide long-term solutions and day-to-day support for troubleshooting, problem analysis, and equipment failures.

·         Performance Monitoring & Reporting Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for tracking maintenance performance (e.g., supplier performance, contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness).

·         Provide regular status reports to the maintenance management team.

·         Ensure maintenance tasks comply with USDA regulations.

·         Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.

·         Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Maintenance Supervisor:

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

·         Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project.

·         Able to lead problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office.

·         May be required to work long hours and weekends.

·         Advanced technical skills in ammonia refrigeration, high pressure boiler, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, preferred.

·         Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software, preferred.

·         Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation), preferred.

·         Good planning and priority setting skills.

·         Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

·         Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

·         Bilingual, preferred.