Maintenance Foreperson ($35.37/hr.) at Leprino Foods in Allendale, Michigan

Job Description:

Leprino Foods

Allendale, MI, US, 49401
Requisition ID: 8265
No of Openings: 1
Posted Date: Dec 22, 2021
Job Function: Engineering


POSITION PURPOSE

This position requires demonstrated leadership skills in the execution of daily maintenance tasks. This includes effective communication, training, follow up and problem solving skills of shift subordinates. Must be able to support all shifts, but opening will mainly be utilized on 3rd shift.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

-Assist with time management for the completion of daily tasks and priorities. Follow up with subordinates to insure assigned tasks are completed correctly. Insure downtime logs, work orders, time labor hour sheets, storeroom procedures and other assigned documentation is completed.

-Keep morale of subordinates at a high level. Be proactive in all aspects of daily activity. Address the concerns of assigned subordinates with assistance of the shift supervisor.

-Monitor all company policies and insure compliance is achieved. This shall include GMP's, break/lunch periods, and safety.

-Assign work to themselves and crew as prioritized by shift supervisor. Maintain close communication with shift supervisor, department foreperson and supervisors.

-Provide training to subordinates to achieve an effective skilled workforce.

-Must demonstrate and be able to perform the majority of the Maintenance Technician duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

General Experience/Educational Background

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four (4) years prior background along with 2 years on-the-job experience in the maintenance of pneumatics, hydraulics, AC frequency drive, electrical controls, instrumentation, schematic reading, welding, mechanical, T/S technique and PLC knowledge
• Strong knowledge of Maintenance industry best practices
• Plant utilities (ammonia refrigeration, boilers, electrical, compressed air) knowledge
• Practical experience with PLCs and automated machinery control systems
• Practical experience leading loss control efforts in general industry

Preferred

• Strong people management experience, including developing others
• Prior food industry experience, preferably in dairy industry
• Safety/OSHA knowledge
• Familiarity with welding, general construction, electrical, and inventory control processes in Maintenance setting
• Knowledge and ability to manage continuous improvement processes such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com

Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.

Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran

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