Palmer Candy is hiring a 1st shift Maintenance Supervisor at our Bluff St location.
1st shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 6:00 am- 4:30 pm with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

Ensure that Team Members perform maintenance on all equipment and facilities, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, HVAC, cutting and welding, in a safe and efficient manner.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to operate Power Industrial Vehicles.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical blueprints.
• Understanding of fluke, amp probe and other common electrical testing equipment.
• Skilled in using calipers, micrometers, and various measuring instruments.
• Growth in multiple competencies relevant to the job which may include electrical, automation, or HVAC.
• Skilled in fabricating equipment such as conveyor belts, sorting feeders, and metal detector stands, as well as manufacturing repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment, with experience in MIG and TIG welding.
• Complete training on scales/Baggers/Labelers for HWY 75 facility and Mogul/Enrobers/Cooling tunnels for Bluff St facility.
• Boiler license from Sioux City or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to verbally communicate fluently in English to effectively engage with internal teams.
• Must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 Year of prior supervisory experience required.
• 3-5 years of required maintenance experience, with additional specialized training and/or certification.
• 2-3 year’s experience with CMMS.
• 3-5 year’s experience with electrical theory, practical and troubleshooting.
• PLC experience preferred, producing evidence of 2 years’ experience in the PLC field and/or technical school diploma with ability to understand and trouble shoot PLC’s.
• Knowledge of health and safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 year’s experience in the electrical field and/or technical school diploma.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possible exposure to minor burns or cuts.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb ladders and work above shoulder level.
• Repetitive motion.
• Continual use of hands to handle, control or feel objects.
• Frequent lifting, pushing or pulling.
• Physically able to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, see, talk, hear, use hands, fingers, tools, controls and other job duties required that may not be listed.
  This job description is only a summary of the typical job functions, not a full or inclusive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical requirements

• Leads a zero-loss culture, assuring a safe working environment and compliance with all EHS and Food Safety Standards.
• Manages the maintenance department thought Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Supervises Team Members ensuring tasks are completed on time and according to safety regulations.
• Assigns tasks/projects to maintenance Team Members.
• Trains new maintenance Team Members.
• Acts as a first responder for maintenance questions, issues, and concerns.
• Champions safety protocols in all activities, participating in improvements to safety standards where appropriate.
• Carries out routine and intermediate maintenance and repair tasks while adhering to service, quality, and safety standards.
• Follows standard operating procedures, installs, inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and waste management systems.
• Collaborates with or assists trade contractors to complete projects or complex repairs.
• Performs independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends as well as answering questions and requests.
• Maintains continuity among teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Attends Palmer Candy Leadership Academy training.
• Available for emergency calls.
• Flexibility to check manufacturing facility on a rotating schedule and be willing to support other facility including warehouses as needed.
• Supports other facility and warehouses as the need arises.
• Works in coordination with Maintenance Planner to assign work orders for reactive and preventative maintenance as well as for projects.
• Other duties as assigned.