Maintenance Supervisor at Hutchinson

Job Description

Position Title:    Maintenance Supervisor

Reference Job ID:

Department:    Management

Position Reports To:   Plant Engineer

Pay level: 5

FLSA Status:    Exempt

Location: 
 

Position Summary:

The purpose of the position is to provide supervision and leadership for the effective execution of all maintenance, controls, and assigned projects within the premises of the plant in support of Safety, Quality, and Reliability and our corporate strategy.

Essential Job Functions:

Must be able to perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ensure a safe, efficient, and effective use of all craft resources under his/her supervision.  Monitor subordinates for compliance to OSHA, EPA, DHEC, NEC, and FDA regulations.
• Control quality, duration, cost and thoroughness of all work under his/her jurisdiction.
• Assist in inspections of the PPM and report changes as needed.
• Refine and finalize labor, materials, parts, methods and priorities.  Advise planner of any changes.
• Assist in the prompt assignment of mechanics to specific jobs and in relation to their possessed skills.  Visits each mechanics at least 4 times per shift.  Report any deviations to the schedule to the Maintenance Engineer.
• Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed.  Assist in troubleshooting and commissioning various control system platforms equipment and controls.
• Ensure that all labor, parts and work are reported through the CMMS daily.
• Ensure shop areas including spare parts room and offices are cleaned daily.
• Assist the maintenance engineer in the development of maintenance controls training modules.
• Conduct controls training for the maintenance department.
• Ensure that accurate copies of all electrical and controls documentation are backed up and maintained in accordance with the Kroger corporate policy. (ie: control systems, PLC programs, single line drawings etc.)
• Review the Maintenance Key Performance Indicators and drive improvement.
• Communicate effectively with fellow employees and clients.
• Complete safety observations as assigned.

Follow all food safety policies and requirements:

• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety related systems. 
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles

 

 

Behaviors/Skills:
Some of the Behaviors needed to successfully perform this position are:
Leadership Behaviors:

• Puts the Customer First - Anticipates customer needs, champions for the customer, acts with customers in mind, exceeds customers’ expectations, gains customers’ trust and respect.
• Communicates effectively and candidly - Communicates clearly and directly, approachable, relates well to others, engages people and helps them understand change, provides and seeks feedback, articulates clearly, actively listens.
• Achieves results through teamwork – Is open to diverse ideas, works inclusively and collaboratively, holds self and others accountable, involves others to accomplish individual and team goals.
• Leads through positive influence – Demonstrates strong character; builds partnerships; models a conscious balance between work and personal life; takes personal responsibility for own development; role models leadership qualities such as motivation, inspiration, passion and trust.
• Coaches and develops others - Develops and cares about associates, builds effective teams, helps people be their best, values and manages diversity, provides candid and constructive feedback.
• Leads change and innovation - Challenges the status quo, embraces technology, puts forward creative ideas, champions and implements process improvements, gathers the ideas of others, demonstrates good judgment about which ideas will work.
• Executes with excellence - Is action oriented, drives for results, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively, solves problems, can be counted on to consistently meet or exceed goals.
• Provides clear and strategic direction - Plans and organizes well, sets a clear and simple course of action, stays focused on the most important priorities, has the ability to visualize and plan for the future, understands the industry and marketplace.
• Safety Awareness -Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.

Job Requirements

 

 Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Controls and PLCs and PLC programming techniques
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with PC
• Adequate craft knowledge to estimate man-hours, materials and to visualize the job to be performed
• Proficiency with Kroger’s improvement processes encompassing Safety, Quality and Reliability.
• Proficiency with Kroger electrical/controls and automation specifications.
• Proficiency at reading and troubleshooting PLC programs.

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• BS Engineering degree preferred; or technical school background WITH minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance supervision
• 3 – 5 years of automation/controls experience is desired.
• Experience in food manufacturing is desired.

 

 

It is the policy of The Kroger Co. to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment.
Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Hutchinson, Company: The Kroger Company.