Your Opportunity as a (Technical) Maintenance Supervisor

Supervise and train maintenance personnel in the upkeep of existing equipment and the installation of new equipment. Plan and direct engineering and maintenance activities for a work shift. Focus on meeting standards for quality, productivity, downtime, and cripples.

Location: 2035 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 (Hostess Manufacturing Plant)

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, 2nd Shift, 2pm-10:30pm (flexibility required)

In this Role You Will:  

Provide problem solving expertise and root cause analysis to Operations

Execute predictive and preventative PM programs

Direct and deploy technical resources to repair or maintain equipment

Build mastery level skills in advanced technicians, advanced technical skills in equipment owners, and basic technical and trouble-shooting skills in all technicians

Ensure technical documentation, PMs, and spares for department equipment and systems are identified and in place 

Create necessary PMs and SOPs to properly maintain equipment and enable resources to execute work

Provide technical expertise and guidance to technical resources within a department

Collaborate with Area Leaders, Process Engineers, and Coordinators in the development of work plans that maximize sanitation and startup effectiveness and efficiency

The Right Role for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

What We are Looking For:  

Minimum Requirements: 

High school diploma or GED

1 year of relevant experience supervising technical individuals

1 year of industrial maintenance experience

Experience in safety and GMPs

Mechanical and electrical knowledge

Demonstrated experience teaching and leading others

Strong technical and mechanical ability, including problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:  

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering degree preferred)

Prior experience in manufacturing

Experience in food manufacturing highly preferred

Project management experience

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be loud.

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