Site Supervisor
Location: Firebaugh, CA, United States
Job Function: Operations
Req Number: 901
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Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Under the direction of operations leadership and Senior Director of Engineering, the Site Supervisor oversees the Plant operations and Maintenance which includes supporting the secondary operations, including warehousing & shipping. In addition, the position is equally responsible to set up a Fabrication shop and team to deliver fabrication and installation requirements for the ofi Industrial Spices plants as needed under direct supervision of Engineering team.
The role includes the completion of the day-to-day activities, involving the maintenance of the facilities, equipment and machinery including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), building lighting systems, warehousing, production lines, grounds keeping, and overall facility appearance. Supervise and coordinates the work of employees who repair and maintain the facilities, equipment, and machinery, fabrication and installation of equipment in house and at the destination plant locations as required. Through effective planning, problem-solving, staffing, parts ordering, and training keeps downtime at a minimum. Supervisor will evaluate, recommend, and implement changes to production and other equipment to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
The ideal candidate for this position will work effectively in a team environment. They will be punctual, organized and effective in communicating tasks to employees and providing feedback to management and other departments. Ability to effectively lead, engage and motivate the team will be required for success in this position.
Position Responsibilities
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance.
- Establish schedules and methods for providing fabrication & installation services, facility maintenance services, identify resource needs, review needs with appropriate management staff, and allocate resources accordingly.
- All Fabrication and installation services work will be in compliance with the sanitary design set up and guidelines laid out in scope for the specific project.
- Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Monitor and control supplies and equipment, order supplies and tools as necessary.
- Review and process invoices for timely payment.
- Coach, counsel and manage performance of direct reports per company policy and collective bargaining agreement.
- Review for compliance and approve daily employee timesheets on a timely manner.
- Create and post employee work schedules, manage and process vacation requests and post and manage the overtime sign up process.
- Develop and maintain a Preventive Maintenance Schedule program for applicable equipment and machinery.
- Enforce sound safety and housekeeping practices.
- Train and coordinate training in facility maintenance on safety methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Conduct workplace safety inspection and submit behavioral observations on a monthly basis.
- Coordinate special projects.
- Assist in the preparation of various contracts, requests for proposals, and reports.
- Perform the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings and maintain awareness of new trends.
- Coordinate corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints per company policy and collective bargaining agreement.
- Arrange and manage appropriate third-party contractor support, as needed.
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the internal and external customers.
- Direct building repairs and alterations.
- Oversee construction, fabrication, installation and repair projects.
- Maintain the budget of the fabrication and installation as planned out.
- Provide direction on keeping maintenance budget within –5%, +0%.
- Direct production and distribution of steam, electricity, water, and compressed air.
- Direct upgrade and maintenance of electrical and electronic facilities.
- Compile and maintain factual information on plant facilities.
- Establish and maintain maintenance standards on parts and procedures.
- Provide technical support and direction to maintenance supervisors, mechanics, and non-exempt support personnel.
- Periodically, travel to other facilities to oversee projects and programs.
- Update plant process flow diagrams, system schematics, and plant layouts.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or Agricultural/ Technical Management with emphasis in food processing or related field is required.
- Trained in Sanitary design for fabrication and implement the projects under these guidelines.
- Three (3) years of increasing responsibility supervising facility maintenance in a food manufacturing environment to include overhaul planning and equipment modification is required.
- Must possess mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities.
- Possess analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems is required.
- Excellent organizational skills are required.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Soft (MS) Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and databases.
- Ability to develop productive and collaborative working relationships across departments is required.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing is required.
- Must have the ability to interface with all types of maintenance contractors.
- High attention to detail and the ability to multi-task complicated priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Ability to perform and comprehend verbal and written communication in English.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
- Ability to work off-shifts and weekends as needed and be on a rotating on-call schedule is required.
The pay for this role in the state of CA ranges from $106,000 -$122,000 annually and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on candidate’s experience, qualifications and/or other determining factors.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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