Maintenance Supervisor

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Supervisor ensures the best possible maintenance support for the entire facility to optimize production operations. They will contribute to the success of the organization through analyzing data to understand equipment downtime and mitigate unplanned equipment failure.

Key Accountabilities:

Maximize production efficiencies and minimize equipment downtime:

• Optimize production operations through prioritizing, scheduling, and coordinating requests of repairs and installations for all aspects of maintenance work. This includes efficient and effective repair and installation of equipment, building systems, processes, calibration of instruments and making program changes and adjustments as needed on all process control systems.

• Prioritize, schedule, perform work assignments, and establish a maintenance schedule that maximizes efficiency and reduces equipment down time. Coordinate downtime with other stakeholders to schedule routine maintenance on boilers, HVAC, ammonia, sprinkler systems and other building systems and equipment.

• Review and recommend equipment changes and assist in the design and installation of new projects, equipment, and control systems. Oversee outside contractors to ensure installations are completed within specifications.

• Act as the technical resource to address and resolve any maintenance related inquiries and problems, including aiding in trouble shooting plant equipment malfunctions.

• Lead, mentor, and schedule maintenance technicians. Assign responsibilities and preventative and corrective maintenance work orders.

Ensure safety and training in the workplace:

• Participate in safety efforts including attending safety meetings, incident investigations, assisting in root cause analysis and auditing.

• Provide training to operators and maintenance staff regarding the operation and troubleshooting of process controllers and instrumentation.

• Standardize procedures and preventive maintenance instructions when new equipment and processes are implemented.

Ensure all practices comply with regulatory and internal policies:

• Manage OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) programs, with an emphasis on lockout/tagout and electrical safety.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, recommend, and implement an approved maintenance department budget.

• Review and identify SQF compliance in relation to the maintenance function at the facility.

• Ensure that quality and food safety best practices are performed for all operations within the facility.

• Monitor gas, water, and electrical usage and recommend methods to reduce usage.

• Oversee the operation of the wastewater treatment equipment and/or the boilers.

   

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma/GED

2. 7 years of job-related, progressively responsible related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Associate degree in science, or completion of trades training

2. 5 years of progressively responsible related experience

Physical Setting:

Job Setting: This position requires a regular presence on-site and the availability to be on-call.

Benefits:

At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That’s why we’re proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area — designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Flexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions

• Generous Paid Time Off – Start with 200 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year) 

• 10 Paid Holidays – Enjoy time to rest and recharge

• Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks fully paid

• Health Savings Account (HSA) – when you elect the high-deductible health plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Save for medical and dependent care expenses

• Life and Disability Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

• Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings when you need them

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges

• Referral Program – Earn rewards for bringing great people to our team

• Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and your career with us

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Foremost Farms we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.