Senior Maintenance Supervisor

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Supervise the daily operations of the maintenance technician workforce in repairing, maintaining, cleaning, troubleshooting, and installing all equipment in the facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Supervision of maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate with maintenance planner and production to develop work schedules.
• Manage scheduling and approving pay using software application tool, verbal communication, and/or physical. posting. Schedule overtime and vacations.
• SAFETY: LOTO, QEW, Confined Space entry, Emergency Response, and general safety practices.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Training and development of maintenance technicians.
• Completing performance review of direct reports. Issuing disciplinary action for attendance and performance issues.
• Responsible for KPIs related to maintenance department.
• Implementation of projects for improvements and changes.
• Participation in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Monitoring all processes for optimal performance and reacting to deficiencies.
• Troubleshooting abnormal conditional of all equipment in the facility.
• Participation in the development of SOPs and other training and instructional documentation.
• Ordering parts, tools, chemicals, and lubricants.

Performs other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.    

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education:  High School Diploma or GED*

Required Experience:   3+ years of equipment maintenance in manufacturing, including hydraulics, pneumatics, & electronics

Preferred:

• Associates or Technical Degree in applicable field
• Experience in meat processing and packaging plant.
• Wastewater, water treatment, refrigeration, boiler,  and/or engine/machine room experience
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS) and Scheduling Software.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Solid verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.
• Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Exceptional mechanical aptitude and facility maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, and/or electrical/mechanical
• Ability to maintain and handle multiple functions/ tasks relating to the day-to-day operations for Jack Links
• Proactive style that ensures the completion of projects despite obstacle
• Actively seeks to utilize a “Collaborative Team Approach” in all situations
• Continually strives to influence a positive company culture and leads by example
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