Job Description

and Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Working Relationships: The maintenance Supervisor must possess a collaborative working relationship with all departments including customers, contractors, and 3rd party auditors. Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and professional manner, and capable of deescalating issues to achieve collaborated efforts and positive outcome.

Scope of Responsibility

• Support – production three consecutive shifts during the day and off shifts.
• Manage business units within the plant
• Weekend work as needed to support the plant needs.
• Ability to adjust work schedule as needed to support shifts.
• This is a hands-on position. Troubleshooting and working on equipment is required.

Key Essential Functions/Duties:

• Understand OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Association) standards and ensure compliance throughout the facility.
• Understand GMPs (Good Manufacturing Procedures) and other legal requirements of the food industry and ensure compliance throughout the facility.
• Understand, uphold, and help lead efforts to refine Roskam Foods employee safety and food safety programs, as well as food quality and line sanitation programs.
• Assist production, Quality and sanitation with customer challenges and or complaints.
• Assist and engage the parts department in maintaining organization, key equipment spare parts inventory, and day-to-day activities for all technicians.
• Assist personnel who need help with troubleshooting problems, including operations.
• Work closely with maintenance scheduler/planners Maintaining PM (Preventive Maintenance)/CM Corrective maintenance programs within the facilities ensuring equipment is in proper working order.
• Enhance the PM (Preventative Maintenance) program throughout the facility to drive equipment reliability, stability of performance and safety of operation.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts focused on simplifying the operation and efficiency of production equipment and maintenance processes.
• Conduct process audits to identify opportunities for improvement and standardization of common maintenance tasks.
• Identify skills gaps across the team in your functional area and help implement training programs to develop the expertise / close the gaps.
• Accountable for budget performance in maintenance related accounts.
• Foster a culture that engages employees at all levels to improve the performance and stability of the operations in their functional areas.
• Oversee maintenance techs to ensure work is completed in a timely manner and all necessary paperwork is filled out correctly using reports available.

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or skilled trades background experience in an industrial maintenance setting, preferably in food production, but not required.
• 5 + years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food but not a requirement.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E Arc Flash requirements
• Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints for electrical, hydraulic and pneumatics systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft AX
• Detailed oriented with organizational skills.

• Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and or AM (Autonomous Maintenance) programs
• Thorough understanding of industrial automatiom
• Experience developing maintenance budget

Physical Requirements:

• Able to safely move and work around moving equipment and in a variety of conditions, including standing for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.