Tom Trese
Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor
Portland, OR Base Salary Range:
$90,000 - $105,000
+
bonus program
based on performance and company results. Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule with the flexibility to work
overtime and weekends
as needed, and the capacity to be
on call
for consultation during other shifts. A leading, global
Food & Beverages
company is seeking a talented and driven
Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor
to join the team at their Portland, Oregon bakery facility. This role is critical in overseeing asset reliability and maintenance operations, playing a key role in managing asset risks, optimizing operational efficiency, and leading a team to ensure continuous, dependable production performance.
Key Responsibilities People and Labor Management
Make and execute decisions focused on
Safety, Quality, and Line Efficiency
for assigned production lines or areas.
Lead the
Daily Meeting System
for the maintenance team, ensuring consistent participation and action follow-up.
Develop, monitor, and execute maintenance and repair plans, focusing on building the
skills and capabilities
of the maintenance team through training and coaching.
Lead daily maintenance meetings and drive accountability for performance metrics.
Support the
recruitment and interviewing
process for mechanics.
Act as the primary point of contact for
union-related issues , fostering strong labor relations.
Build capabilities and train new Preventive Maintenance (PM) Line Leads.
Co-Lead the management of
tooling and the workshop , ensuring compliance with
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) .
Asset Reliability
Oversee and ensure the proper execution of the
lubrication program .
Collaborate with the Reliability Engineer on
Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
and
Time-Based Maintenance (TBM)
development,
SAP management , and execution support.
Focus on
budget control
and identifying initial maintenance cost improvement opportunities, including low-cost improvement projects.
Lead the
Preventive Maintenance (PM) agenda
through Small Group Activities (SGA) on critical line equipment and partner with the autonomous team to develop maintenance standards (CIL’s, CL’s, PM’s).
Facilitate the transfer of tasks from Progressive Maintenance (PM) to
Autonomous Maintenance (AM) .
Lead the capability development agenda, creating a
skill matrix
and leading trainings for trades technicians and operators to close top skill gaps.
Lead
breakdown / root cause analysis
and implement corrective actions to improve line performance, focusing on increasing
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
and reducing
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) .
Prioritize, plan, and execute all identified abnormalities, including critical safety and quality action items.
Mentor Team Leads as required.
Support and ensure successful
vertical startups , confirming assigned lines are production-ready.
Productivity and Process Improvements
Work with the Core Centric Team to develop and execute projects based on production line losses.
Collaborate with the stockroom team to investigate parts information, aiming to
reduce obsolete inventory
and improve overall inventory accuracy.
Research and implement
best practices
across multiple production lines.
Develop and maintain
centerlines
to ensure consistent equipment performance.
Optimize
Shop-Logix data
to identify and recover General Efficiency (GE) losses.
Labor & Scheduling
Create
shutdown schedules and scopes of work
for PM activity windows and shutdown weekends.
Coordinate weekend shift layouts based on plant needs and resource availability.
Develop, prioritize, and efficiently execute maintenance activities on assigned lines, ensuring task assignment and follow-through.
Provide coverage for Team Leads during the week and weekend as needed.
Support the organization and management of workload within the
SAP system , maintaining data integrity and assigning work to the proper revisions.
Qualifications and Experience Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
Minimum
3 years of experience as a Maintenance Lead
in a manufacturing environment is required.
Minimum
2 years of supervisory experience
in leading a maintenance team or similar role is preferred.
Proven experience in
project management
and
operational leadership .
Experience with a
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
such as
SAP
and Scheduling systems (e.g., Kronos).
Experience
working with Union Labor employees
is strongly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Strong computer proficiency (MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Exceptional
communication and decision-making skills .
Ability to build and maintain
strong cross-functional relationships .
A proven track record of successful maintenance supervision in a plant or manufacturing setting.
Ability to work a
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
schedule with the flexibility to work
overtime and weekends
as needed, and the capacity to be
on call
for consultation during other shifts.
Benefits Package:
The company offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which may include: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays, and vacation time.
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Portland, OR Base Salary Range:
$90,000 - $105,000
+
bonus program
based on performance and company results. Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule with the flexibility to work
overtime and weekends
as needed, and the capacity to be
on call
for consultation during other shifts. A leading, global
Food & Beverages
company is seeking a talented and driven
Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor
to join the team at their Portland, Oregon bakery facility. This role is critical in overseeing asset reliability and maintenance operations, playing a key role in managing asset risks, optimizing operational efficiency, and leading a team to ensure continuous, dependable production performance.
Key Responsibilities People and Labor Management
Make and execute decisions focused on
Safety, Quality, and Line Efficiency
for assigned production lines or areas.
Lead the
Daily Meeting System
for the maintenance team, ensuring consistent participation and action follow-up.
Develop, monitor, and execute maintenance and repair plans, focusing on building the
skills and capabilities
of the maintenance team through training and coaching.
Lead daily maintenance meetings and drive accountability for performance metrics.
Support the
recruitment and interviewing
process for mechanics.
Act as the primary point of contact for
union-related issues , fostering strong labor relations.
Build capabilities and train new Preventive Maintenance (PM) Line Leads.
Co-Lead the management of
tooling and the workshop , ensuring compliance with
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) .
Asset Reliability
Oversee and ensure the proper execution of the
lubrication program .
Collaborate with the Reliability Engineer on
Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)
and
Time-Based Maintenance (TBM)
development,
SAP management , and execution support.
Focus on
budget control
and identifying initial maintenance cost improvement opportunities, including low-cost improvement projects.
Lead the
Preventive Maintenance (PM) agenda
through Small Group Activities (SGA) on critical line equipment and partner with the autonomous team to develop maintenance standards (CIL’s, CL’s, PM’s).
Facilitate the transfer of tasks from Progressive Maintenance (PM) to
Autonomous Maintenance (AM) .
Lead the capability development agenda, creating a
skill matrix
and leading trainings for trades technicians and operators to close top skill gaps.
Lead
breakdown / root cause analysis
and implement corrective actions to improve line performance, focusing on increasing
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
and reducing
Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) .
Prioritize, plan, and execute all identified abnormalities, including critical safety and quality action items.
Mentor Team Leads as required.
Support and ensure successful
vertical startups , confirming assigned lines are production-ready.
Productivity and Process Improvements
Work with the Core Centric Team to develop and execute projects based on production line losses.
Collaborate with the stockroom team to investigate parts information, aiming to
reduce obsolete inventory
and improve overall inventory accuracy.
Research and implement
best practices
across multiple production lines.
Develop and maintain
centerlines
to ensure consistent equipment performance.
Optimize
Shop-Logix data
to identify and recover General Efficiency (GE) losses.
Labor & Scheduling
Create
shutdown schedules and scopes of work
for PM activity windows and shutdown weekends.
Coordinate weekend shift layouts based on plant needs and resource availability.
Develop, prioritize, and efficiently execute maintenance activities on assigned lines, ensuring task assignment and follow-through.
Provide coverage for Team Leads during the week and weekend as needed.
Support the organization and management of workload within the
SAP system , maintaining data integrity and assigning work to the proper revisions.
Qualifications and Experience Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
Minimum
3 years of experience as a Maintenance Lead
in a manufacturing environment is required.
Minimum
2 years of supervisory experience
in leading a maintenance team or similar role is preferred.
Proven experience in
project management
and
operational leadership .
Experience with a
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
such as
SAP
and Scheduling systems (e.g., Kronos).
Experience
working with Union Labor employees
is strongly preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Strong computer proficiency (MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Exceptional
communication and decision-making skills .
Ability to build and maintain
strong cross-functional relationships .
A proven track record of successful maintenance supervision in a plant or manufacturing setting.
Ability to work a
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
schedule with the flexibility to work
overtime and weekends
as needed, and the capacity to be
on call
for consultation during other shifts.
Benefits Package:
The company offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which may include: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays, and vacation time.
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