**Maintenance Supervisor** **Job Description** This position is responsible for the daily operation of the Maintenance Department. The Maintenance Supervisor will interface with Production Supervisors, leads, and operators to gather information on issues surrounding the performance of Production and Process equipment. The Maintenance Supervisor coordinates repairs, labor and resources, as well as provides requisitions for repair parts. The Maintenance Supervisor schedules Union and Non-Union labor for routine scheduled and overtime work. The Maintenance Supervisor approves Vacation and PPT requests and provides reviews of their direct staff. **Responsibilities** + Interface with Production Supervisors, leads, and operators to gather information on issues surrounding the performance of Production and Process equipment. + Coordinate repairs, labor, and resources, and provide requisitions for repair parts. + Schedule Union and Non-Union labor for routine scheduled and overtime work. + Approve Vacation and PPT requests. + Provide reviews of direct staff. + Ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. + Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, incorporating safety and health in all jobs and tasks. + Ensure regulatory compliance. + Supervise maintenance crew. + Oversee operation of Boiler and Refrigeration Equipment. + Responsible for forklift maintenance. + Troubleshoot problems with equipment. + Provide a safe work environment for employees. + Recognize and resolve operating problems to minimize their impact on operations. + Keep accurate and up-to-date records (e.g., timecards, downtime records, absentee records). + Enforce company policies in a fair and consistent manner. + Encourage suggestions from employees to improve production, quality, safety, and control costs. + Keep manager informed on operating and/or employee problems that may require attention. + Effectively communicate relevant information to employees on shift and to on-coming employees at shift change. + Communicate all process inefficiencies, equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, and GMP issues to the Production Supervisor and Sanitation Supervisor. + Perform general cleaning of equipment and maintain good housekeeping throughout the department per the daily sanitation checklist. + Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that product quality is maintained. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 5 years of maintenance management experience. + Knowledge of basic mechanics, welding, electrical, fabrication, preventative maintenance, plant operations, government environmental and safety regulations. + Understanding of food safety and sanitation principles (GMP, SQF). + Familiarity with state and federal rules and regulations (USDA, FDA, OSHA, etc.). + Knowledge of plant operations and production scheduling. + Experience in supervising personnel in a manufacturing environment. + Strong communication and interpersonal relations skills. + Ability to recognize problem situations and take appropriate steps to resolve. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, and inventory control computer programs (SAP). + Skills in advancement planning of direct reports. + Leadership and team skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in supervising Union and Non-Union labor. + Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. **Why Work Here?** This is a union position offering stability and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. The company values safety, regulatory compliance, and employee input to continuously improve production, quality, and cost control. Employees are encouraged to bring forth suggestions and are provided with a safe and healthy workplace. **Work Environment** Food Environment - potato plant where the potatoes are brought in straight from the farms and produced into mashed potatoes, diced potatoes, and hash browns. The facility can be dirty and wet in certain areas, but for the most part, it is a clean facility. There are 4 different teams, each consisting of 5 mechanics. Each team works a different shift: A and B shifts are 12-hour rotating day shifts, and C and D shifts are 12-hour rotating night shifts (6pm - 6am). The rotating sequence is: 3 days on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, 2 on, 2 off, repeat. Uniforms will be provided. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Chaska, Minnesota. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.