Maintenance Superintendent

Assists in delivering a planned maintenance system that drives stability through to the prediction of equipment life.Leads, motivates and develops a technical team of Mechanics, Technicians and Maintenance Planners to drive lossesout of our systems, create consistent standard approaches and achieve production results while improving individualskills and enhancing teamwork. Essential Position Responsibilities-This is a Salary Exempt position. Assists in directing the mechanical and/or refrigeration maintenance functions for a plant. In collaboration withthe Maintenance manager, works through Maintenance and/or Refrigeration Supervisors to deliver a planned maintenance system for site-wide operations, including packaging, process, mechanical, electrical, buildingmaintenance and stationary engineering. Works to improve the reliability of production lines & ensure machinery down times are reduced. Works to optimize maintenance and operating efficiencies through minimizing operating costs and implementing key performance indicators and measurements. Works with Engineering & Technical Services to ensure seamless introduction of capital projects, taking the facility to the next level of sophistication in terms of automation.Ensures regulatory compliance in health & safety, environmental standards and equipment operations. Actively develops the maintenance team’s capability to understand, own and effectively execute with excellencethe key systems associated with World Class Maintenance. Drives the performance development of shift maintenance, mechanical and electrical as well as the Inventory Coordinator & Maintenance Planner, including ownership,empowerment and accountability. Develops the maintenance department to a world-class level in Preventive andPredictive maintenance, MRO Inventory control and Maintenance Planning. Focuses on the development of theMaintenance team to execute the technical systems associated with predictive & preventative maintenance, processcontrol and OEE/downtime data collection and interpretation. Builds the Maintenance team’s daily troubleshootingcapability of the technical and process failures recognizing when, who and how to draw support. Collaborates in the development of new processes and methods. Establishes and sustains effective relationshipswith all department managers in order to foster an environment where innovation and cooperation are used to solveproblems. May interact, consult, and manage engineers and vendors. Contributes to the maintenance budget formaintenance and repair operations as well as capital expense projects. Supports the evolution from reactive to proactive maintenance (reactive to preventive to predictive to proactive).Supports the tracking and reporting of reliability/maintenance Key Performance Indicators (KPI) data. Assists in thedevelopment of new processes and methods driven by KPI’s to improve Maintenance programs. Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical safety and preventative maintenance programs. Assists in the scheduling, planning and coordination of major equipment installations. Oversees maintenanceprojects, including the scheduling and coordination of outside contractors at the facility. Manages employees. Directs and supervises employees’ work activities and monitors work performance.Collaborates with Human Resources to screen, interview and hire candidates. Administers disciplinary actions and recommends performance improvement actions in collaboration with the HR Manager. Monitors work performance and recommends compensation decisions based on guidelines. Follows Simmons values to develop and maintain afavorable working relationship with all employees. Promotes a cooperative and harmonious environment in order tofacilitate positive employee morale, productivity, and continued improvement. Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all teammembers. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintainfamiliarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impactof individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended toguide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in thisposition. Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May presentinformation to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturingenvironment and surrounding property including climbing stairs. May travel via car or plane to various work locations.May lift up to 50 lbs. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by facility. Travel: Travels domestically to and from multiple facilities or work-sites. Technical Experience: 3 years experience supervising or leading maintenance employees. Demonstrable knowledgeof mechanical and refrigeration systems, electrical, safety, preventative maintenance and process safety management (PSM) programs. Computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Industry Experience: Preference for leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment or other applicableexperience. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field, or 4 yearsrelated maintenance experience. Preferred Education: N/A Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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