Maintenance Supervisor

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

The Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing facility equipment. This includes overseeing building systems, utilities, and grounds while ensuring continuous production operations.

This position requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise and strong leadership, with responsibility for supervising maintenance personnel and coordinating contractors across multiple trades.

An advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical systems is critical. The ideal experience includes knowledge of conveyors, elevators, fans, blowers, pumps, VFDs, PLCs, automation, pneumatic systems, transducers, sensors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.

Maintaining the preventative maintenance system, parts inventory, work order system and creating and processing purchase orders are key aspects of this position.

A thorough understanding of food and employee safety regulations and facility requirements is necessary. The Supervisor will act as the Maintenance Manager when needed and provide on-call support for critical issues during off shifts.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct maintenance personnel; assign work and provide feedback
• Schedule and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and equipment installations
• Lead troubleshooting and repair of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Maintain and execute preventive maintenance CMMS programs
• Oversee facility utilities (power, steam, air, gas) and building upkeep
• Coordinate contractors and support capital improvement projects
• Train team members and ensure compliance with policies and safety standards
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Perform root cause analysis and failure investigations

• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.

• Coordinate activities of workers for fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products. 

• Maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations regarding occupational health and food safety.

Position Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a job-related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in maintenance with manufacturing.
• Technical or Associate degree preferred.
• Demonstrate mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Exhibit strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize and execute multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must follow safe work practices and comply with all company, federal, and state rules and regulations which apply to the job, including but not limited to, Right to Know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, contractor compliance, bloodborne pathogens, and lockout/tagout.
• Ability to perform maintenance department administrative duties.
• Strong computerized maintenance management system knowledge.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop productive and collaborative working relationships across departments is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and concise communication skills are required.
• Ability to interface with maintenance contractors of various trades, backgrounds, and experience.
• Ability to perform and comprehend verbal and written communication in English is required.
• Ability to work off-shifts and weekends as needed and be on a rotating on-call schedule.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees 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.