Food Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor at Global Financial Impact - Edwin Alvarado
Santa Ana, California, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

105000.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Mechanical Technologies, Electrical Technologies, Industrial Technologies, PLC Experience, Automated Systems, Food Processing Equipment, Computerized Maintenance Management System, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Leadership Skills, Critical Thinking, Project Management

Industry

Description
Meiji America is a renowned leader in the food manufacturing industry, dedicated to producing high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers. We are seeking an experienced Food Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor. The Food Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor oversees and coordinates the daily maintenance activities within a food production facility to ensure optimal equipment functionality, safety, and compliance with industry regulations. This role is responsible for supervising maintenance technicians, scheduling preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and ensuring minimal downtime in production operations. The Food Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor works closely with production, quality assurance, and safety teams to uphold food safety standards and ensure that all maintenance work adheres to company and regulatory guidelines. Key Responsibilities: Direct maintenance staff by leading, instructing, and assigning work assignments Fosters a culture that does not tolerate equipment failures and seeks to understand and eliminate the causes using techniques such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Track daily maintenance assignments, goals and objectives Ensures standard reliability and maintenance work processes are followed. Implements and tracks maintenance KPIs Provide a review of equipment downtime and overtime working to improve costs Document corrective action on preventive maintenance performed. Analyzes operational data and equipment performance history to deliver improvements in critical maintenance related metrics / KPIs related to asset reliability Develops and leads the plant’s reliability improvement processes, focusing on increasing equipment uptime and reducing maintenance-related costs. Collaborates closely with maintenance technicians and mechanics to ensure timely completion of corrective work orders and preventive maintenance (PM) tasks. Effectively schedules maintenance resources by aligning mechanic skillsets with job requirements and coordinating around production line availability to minimize downtime. Designs and executes maintenance strategies to consistently achieve or exceed plant availability targets of 90% or higher. Conducts periodic benchmarking of plant maintenance and reliability performance against internal standards and industry best practices to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Must be able to demonstrate strong technical problem-solving skills, critical thinking and proven project management experience with coordination of multiple projects simultaneously. Qualifications: Education: Minimum Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent 2 year college or technical school recommended; or 2 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience: 5+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or other regulated production environment. 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial technologies. Experience with PLCs, automated systems, and food processing equipment. Proficient in using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach and develop maintenance teams. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively convey ideas and instructions both verbally and in writing across all levels of the organization Ability to develop strategic partnerships across the company and with third party contractors to increase overall reliability. Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and communicate clearly by talking and hearing. Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch throughout the shift. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs independently and shared loads up to 100lbs with team assistance Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may involve exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and production-related hazards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision Schedule: Day shift Extended hours Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends Why Meiji America (Stauffer's)?: Competitive salary (pay range between $95k to 105k per year, DOE) Comprehensive benefits package, including: Health, dental, vision insurance Vacation, sick time and paid holidays Life insurance and Short Term Disability 40l(k) with an annual company match Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program A collaborative and dynamic work environment where your contributions make a difference. Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a stable and well-established company. About Us: The Meiji Group was founded in Japan in 1916. For nearly a century, it has provided a broad range of products including confectionery, dairy, baby food, infant formula, sports nutrition, health and beauty items, as well as pharmaceuticals. Meiji America Inc., founded in 2011, as the United States division distributes Meiji branded confections as well as Stauffer’s branded cookies and crackers in the US market. Meiji manufactures and distributes a variety of unique confectionery and snack products including HELLO PANDA™, YAN YAN™ and CHOCOROOMS®. Stauffer’s is best recognized for its original animal crackers, but the company also produces a variety of crackers and cookies in two bakeries within the United States. Stauffer’s roots are in York, Pennsylvania where the first animal crackers were produced in 1871. Equal Opportunity Employer: Meiji America / D.F. Stauffer’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/VET Meiji America is a Food manufacturer dedicated to safely manufacture high-quality bakery and confectionery products for our customers, consumers and partners - unlocking growth for our people, communities and shareholders. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes the values of being a Community Partner, focusing on Absolute Safety, Intentional Inclusion and Innovative Improvements and doing so with an Owners Mindset so that we can all Win Together. Salary: $100,000 to $114,000 plus weekend stipend and bonuses Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) Matching Dental Insurance Health Insurance Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account Life Insurance Paid Time Off Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Vision Insurance
Responsibilities
The Food Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor oversees daily maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment functionality and compliance with safety regulations. This role includes supervising maintenance technicians, scheduling preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
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