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IRCA Group · 9 hours ago

Maintenance Supervisor

Affton, Missouri

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Irca Group is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets. The Maintenance Supervisor will provide leadership and direction to the facility maintenance department, responsible for managing maintenance projects, ensuring equipment reliability, and maximizing operational efficiency.

Food and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Grow all maintenance department initiatives and programs according to the maintenance department Vision and Mission. Ensure that plant personnel understand the Roadmap, our method of forward progression, and their role in the process

Quickly build and sustain a professional credibility with plant personnel and your maintenance team by recognizing and addressing priority items for resolution, communicating your analysis, and scheduled solutions for permanent repairs. Engage the maintenance team to structure duties and schedules for maximum effectiveness

Develop a plan and timeline to eliminate emergency repair work and maximize planned and project work

Effectively manage and maximize capability and efficiency of your direct reporting workforce

Manage buildings and grounds maintenance to create and maintain optimal safety and performance required for food safe facilities. Plan effective service to a recurring preventive calendar schedule

Audit and manage production equipment for required inspections and certifications. Determine outside resources required to ensure compliance in this area. Prioritize safety and engage personnel to maximize internal capability and communication

Build continuity between maintenance shifts with an effective plan for shift exchange meetings / safety meetings and a transitional schedule for maintenance leads. Include any contractors scheduled to the plant to review required work and requirements for specific safety exposures

Manage technical contractors. This includes creating a contractor package detailing requirements, responsibilities and contract agreements, and installation specifications

Qualification

Lean manufacturingTroubleshooting expertiseTPM implementationMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringCritical thinkingLeadership skillsProblem-solving

Required

A four-year college or university program degree in relevant discipline (mechanical, electrical, chemical or food processing), industrial management or other technical discipline required. Or actively seeking such degree with relevant experience and proven accomplishment

Lean manufacturing experience and documented achievements

Excellent troubleshooting expertise for equipment, systems, procedures and personnel. Proven achievements in root cause problem identification leading to permanent problem resolution

Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, history of major problem-solving events, and evidence of critical analysis and strategy development skills. Must be able to detail a background of leadership in implementation of sustained improvements to equipment and personnel situations

Experience and evidence of implementing and leading TPM and / or Lean initiatives (including root cause analysis, OEE, 5S, Center-lining, Kaizen, etc.). Ability to explain Lean principles and how they would apply to enhance maintenance performance