Job Description

Continental Dairy Facilities is Select Milk Producer’s first state-of-the-art powder milk and butter facility that produces over 300,000 pounds of dry non-fat milk per day in Coopersville, Michigan. Since 2009, Continental Dairy Facilities has been providing grade A, Gold Star quality milk products to manufacturers across the country and around the world. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has made us a preferred producer for a wide range of food manufacturing companies.

Our most important core value is YOU. Our employees are the foundation and heart of our organization and we strive to promote a positive and inclusive work environment. We are a forward-thinking company that encourages out-of-the-box thinking and rewards innovation and excellence. We seek employees who will take pride in their work and love to take ownership to solve problems and find unique solutions.

SCHEDULE/HOURS

Sunday-Thursday

5:30 pm to 3:00 am

OF FUNCTIONS

The Maintenance Supervisor will assist in the supervision and leadership of the employees in the maintenance department subject to the approval and direction of the Maintenance Manager. May also be assigned other work normally performed by a Maintenance Technician.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures compliance with company safety standards and state and federal safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Responsible for supervision of Maintenance Technicians.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in the development and implementation of maintenance training modules for sanitary dairy equipment. Assist in the assignment of maintenance personnel to specific jobs in relation to their skills.
• Monitor progress of maintenance personnel on assigned tasks and report any deviations to the Maintenance Manager.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety related systems.
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing all production equipment: pumps, pasteurizers, evaporators, dryer, valves, packaging equipment, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing all support equipment: boilers, air compressors, glycol chillers, HVAC systems, condensers, vacuum pumps, wastewater meters, conductivity meters, water meters, etc.
• Oversee the handling of chemicals for support equipment operation. Chemical testing of boiler feed water, condensate, cooling tower water, food-grade glycol, and plant process water.
• Oversee the fabrication and manufacturing of equipment for production needs: product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, pneumatic lines, etc.
• Assist with the maintenance of all drawings, programs, and technical documentation to keep plant records current.
• Responsible for reviewing and scheduling work orders and activity reports daily.
• Responsible for the supervision and training of staff to assure that all work is being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
• Report immediately to Manager of any damage, irregular activity, or unsafe conditions concerning the equipment.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality food products that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of company tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Back up for the Maintenance Manager.
• On the Food Safety Team and Food Quality Team.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• College level verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum three years of Maintenance Department Management, or Supervision experience, preferably in a dairy processing environment.
• Minimum seven years’ experience in a production maintenance role involving electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical and food or dairy processes and equipment.

BENEFITS

Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and 401k with a company match.

POSITION LOCATION

Coopersville, Michigan

REPORTS TO

Maintenance Manager

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Exempt

EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

For Recruitment Agencies - Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC manages the majority of our hiring internally and most of our roles are filled through applications submitted through our company’s career site. Occasionally we may work with external agencies who are on our pre-approved vendor list; however, we are not expanding our agency vendor list at this time.

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