Maintenance Supervisor

This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Franklin, VA.

Purpose:

The Maintenance Supervisor at Hampton Farms Industrial Plant is responsible for the maintenance of the facility and equipment of the Industrial Plant. The Maintenance Supervisor is a critical position in Hampton Farms food quality and safety systems. Being a producer of peanuts and peanut products, the Maintenance Supervisor is aware of risks involved with regard to keeping all areas of the facility including equipment in good working order by using preventive maintenance techniques, daily checklists, and proper repair procedures. The Maintenance Supervisor is trained in various SOP’s pertaining to the job and equipment required.

Essential Duties and Description:

  • Possess and maintain a valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and a working telephone
  • Assist maintenance team with daily tasks using a daily checklist and/or schedule.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical industrial equipment
  • Belts, chains, sprockets, pumps, motors, wiring, conduit, PLC, HMIs
  • Train and develop high performing maintenance team
  • Document all tasks completed using the Preventive Maintenance Program and Work Order System
  • Maintain an updated Master Preventive Maintenance Schedule.
  • Execute small projects
  • Understand and adhere to all food safety protocols
  • Communicate with Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager on issues related to the facility such as daily maintenance concerns, new projects, new equipment, staffing, and facility or grounds maintenance.
  • Assist management staff when needed
  • Must have data entry skills to produce reports, and build files
  • Help fellow employees in other areas when needed
  • Any other work assigned by the Plant Manager

Skills and Competencies:

  • GMP Training (New hire and Annual)
  • High level of communication skills
  • Proficient in computer skills including CMMS systems and Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to lead and function effectively in a team environment

Job Physical Demands:

  • Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)
  • Lifting: Intermediate lifting up to 55 lbs for up to half your shift (up to 4 hours)
  • Climbing :ladders, stairs, etc. –using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time
  • Stooping:  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
  • Crouching:  Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
  • Reaching:  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  • Handling:  Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
  • Hearing:  Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears
  • Depth Perception:  Three‑dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances
  • Color Vision:  Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Work Environment

Combination of manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.

Benefits

Health Insurance ~ Employee Assistance (EAP) ~ Teladoc ~ Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program ~ 401K Match ~ Disability ~ Tuition Assistance (TAP)

Paid Vacation and Personal Days ~ Vision ~ Paid Holidays ~ Jury Duty Leave

Dental ~ Bereavement Leave ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Core Values “Equip” – Environment Quality Understanding Integrity People

Application Process – This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit:  www.hamptonfarms.com