2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor

#ComeJoinTheFun with us a our 2nd Shift Maintenance Supervisor and be part of #MakingCandyFun!

At R.M. Palmer Company, our mission is clear: Driving innovation that celebrates life's special moments by focusing on value and integrity while making candy fun in everything we do.

We take pride in blending creativity and tradition to deliver products that spark joy, bring smiles, and create lasting memories, one chocolate at a time. Join a team where your work makes life a little sweeter every day!

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you're not just starting a job, you're building a career with a company that values its people. We believe in rewarding hard work, supporting work-life balance, and helping our employees grow.

TOTAL COMPENSATION UP TO $100,000/YEAR!

Medical, Dental & Vision - coverage starts 1st of month after hire

Life & Disability - employer-paid protection

3 Weeks Vacation to start

401(k) - company match plus additional contributions for your future

The Maintenance Supervisor will direct all functions of the maintenance work force for their assigned shift, ensuring efficient manufacturing process capabilities, adherence to safety and quality standards, and effective team leadership.

Maintenance Supervisor Duties :

Provide daily supervisory leadership to the hourly maintenance workforce, and oversees any necessary onsite maintenance contractor coordination.

Provide individual team member job assignments and track the progress to completion.

Provides supervisory assistance to the maintenance team in diagnosing and correcting malfunctions in machinery and equipment

Provide input into the development of preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment.

Assists with developing maintenance department employee relations by continued communication of all information affecting them and through the conduct of regular shift team meetings.

Enforce safety policies by conducting inspections, hazard assessments, and ensuring OSHA and company compliance.

Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities using the CMMS system, maintaining records of repairs, parts usage, and inspections.

Analyze downtime trends and track maintenance metrics to drive continuous improvement in plant performance.

Assists with and leads the implementation of reliability process improvement through TPM, Lean, Autonomous Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, and other reliability tools, including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a plant or manufacturing environment

At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Food or beverage industry experience preferred

Proficient in Lean Manufacturing principles (Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, and other disciplines)

Skilled in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and problem-solving methods (DMAIC, 5-Why, A3)

Strong knowledge of maintenance CMMS systems

Excellent leadership and team management skills

Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while optimizing equipment reliability

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Thorough knowledge of maintenance best practices, GMP, OSHA, and quality control procedures

Flexible with shift start/end times, able to work off-shifts and weekends, and attend off-shift meetings as needed

Salary Description

up to $100,000/year