The Electro-Mechanical Supervisor will be responsible for leading the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives of all plant process control equipment and systems. Assist Plant Maintenance and Operations departments in obtaining optimum understanding and training on such systems. This position in extending the electrical knowledge within the facility and is the next level of reliability support once the skills of the electrical/mechanical maintainers have been exhausted.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise craft personnel that investigate, diagnose, test, calibrate, install, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on all electronic and electromechanical equipment and systems throughout the plant, to ensure optimal asset utilization, productivity, efficiency, and reliability.

• Provide advanced or specialized knowledge, skills and tools to restore equipment operation and process integrity.

• Provide support to the Maintenance department, Operators, and Engineers to correct malfunctions, enhance performance and promote continuous improvement.

• Interface with suppliers and OEM’s to properly select equipment and quickly rectify problems.

• Provide primary, plant-wide support for PLC systems and equipment including software & firmware, processors, I/O, communication networks, programmers, and related equipment. This includes the ability to comprehend, navigate and modify the PLC programs controlling any particular process.

• Provide training in the use of advanced electronic equipment and trouble-shooting techniques to diagnose & correct equipment or process malfunctions.

• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation of all types (mechanical, electrical, electronic, schematic, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.) in order to accurately apply their skills in any particular situation.

• Assist project management staff in the installation, testing, and commissioning of capital equipment.

• Participate in CI efforts and safety programs throughout the plant and practice safe work practices.

• Facilitate accurate and adequate electrical spare parts inventories.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position provides direct supervision to maintenance staff. The Electro-Maintenance Supervisor may fill in for maintenance supervisory staff, as required, and will provide direct supervision to maintenance personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must have a minimum of a 2-year associate degree in electrical or electronic technology plus 2-3 years experience as a leader in a manufacturing setting. (high-speed packaging environment a plus)

• It is desirable to have experience in AutoCAD and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Applicant must display electrical/electronic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills down to the component level.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering or related discipline, preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance supervisory experience, required.

• Minimum of 5 year of related maintenance experience, required.

• Demonstrated “hands on” management experience.

• Experience working with capital and controllable expense budgets, preferred.

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment, preferred.

• Experience working with a diverse group of people.

• Experience facilitating continuous improvement processes in a fast paced manufacturing environment, preferred.

SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization.

• Solid analytical skills using tools such as statistics, downtime tracking, mechanical history, project planning, etc. to identify opportunity areas.

• Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve complex problems.

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Project M