The Maintenance Supervisor role assists with all maintenance activities at a plant to ensure maximum operational potential. Key responsibilities include directing maintenance personnel, improving equipment reliability, developing preventative maintenance procedures, evaluating long-term facility needs, and overseeing maintenance staff. The ideal candidate has a technical degree, 1-5 years of maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing, knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and experience with cost systems and programming PLCs.

1. Job Description
Maintenance Supervisor ( 1501958)
Our Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is revolutionizing the food industry – we will be the most
profitable food company powered by the most talented people with unwavering
commitment to our communities, leading brands and highest product quality in every
category in which we compete. As a global food and beverage powerhouse, Kraft Heinz
represents over $29 billion in revenue and is the 3rd largest food and beverage company
in North America and 5th largest in the world. At Kraft Heinz, to be the BEST food
company, growing a BETTER world is more than a dream – it is our GLOBAL VISION.
To be the best, we want the best – best brands, best practices and, most importantly,
the best people.
Owners Only!
This is a role for someone who craves a global challenge balanced by the desire to be
accountable for delivering against the model in the largest business unit for Kraft Heinz.
It is both a strategic and a tactical position. Those that do not want to get their hands
dirty or build out a function against a blank slate without buying pre-packaged solutions
should not apply.
Role / Title
The Maintenance Supervisor will assist with all maintenance activities to ensure
maximum operational potential is realized for the entire plant operation. This includes all
functions in the areas of Maintenance Business Management, Maintenance Materials
Inventory (MRO), Maintenance Recruit to Retire, Manufacturing Process Reliability and
Equipment Reliability, e.g. departmental budgets, computerized maintenance
management systems, preventive/predictive and corrective maintenance programs.
Also, Technical Skills Management of electrical, electronics, controls programming,
mechanical systems (process equipment, packaging equipment), waste treatment,
stockroom, building and grounds, utilities systems including but not limited to boiler and
ammonia refrigeration. Assistance with the development, coordination and execution of
maintenance related capital budget items in concert with engineering.
 Directs maintenance personnel to ensure that all systems operate at their highest
capability to meet required production schedules, quality, costs and schedule
priorities
 Improves reliability, maintenance and processing methods to reduce cost and
avoid loss of production as a result of equipment malfunction or failure time
 Determines equipment capabilities, safety and operational condition in
coordination with the other Supervisors and technicians
 Develops preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and
increase the operational life of the equipment
 Seek and implement the continuous improvement of the process through
equipment improvement modifications
 Assist in the development of the system and operational standards and
corrective actions
 Develops, implements and reviews regularly, site-specific maintenance logs for
department

2.  Coordinates, arranges, and supervises, or provides for the completion of
corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with company operating
procedures, practices and financial considerations
 Provide maintenance training to include the effective utilization of the
maintenance logs, completion of routine maintenance specific to facility,
equipment operations and support
 Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment
 Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for
completion of job assignment
 Assist with preparing requisitions to determine the number of spare parts to be
kept in inventory
 Assist in maintaining departmental operating budget at a positive variance by
effectively utilizing the workforce and equipment
 Assist with safety training, monthly safety meetings, member of safety
committee, and provides technical support for all safety projects, and supports
implementation of the 9-key element process
 Evaluates long-term needs in relation to major projects and factory improvements
 Ensures that equipment and facility are maintained in a safe, operable condition
and/or arrange for replacement/upgrades
 Establishes procedures and contacts to ensure timely repairs of equipment
 Directs workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic,
and utility systems maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
 Directs workers engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial
machinery
 Assists with developing department employee relations by continued
communication of all information affecting them and through the conduct of
monthly departmental safety meetings. This is further enhanced by employee
and personal participation in the Plant Safety and Ergonomics committees
 Analyzes production downtime reports, determines opportunities, and initiates
action plan to increase efficiencies
 Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of
procedures and corrective actions
 Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management
Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the plant accountability
list in order to achieve targeted RCR
 Assist and partner with business leaders on implementation of process
improvement (Six Sigma / Lean/Kraft Heinz Global Production System
(KHGPS)), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation
 Assist with the supervision of Maintenance staff including but not limited to
performance management and employee development, etc.
 Communicate with outside agencies i.e. contractors, equipment suppliers,
technical consultants and vendors
 Continuous and close coordination with the Maintenance Manager, other
Maintenance Supervisor(s), other Team Members, and Human Resources
Qualifications
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3. Requirements:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Technical field is strongly preferred
 Minimum of 1-5 years of related leadership experience in a Manufacturing
environment is required
 Experience implementing and maintaining TPM Systems is strongly preferred
 Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems
including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems is a plus
 Must have the knowledge of good manufacturing practices. Be safety and quality
minded and have the ability to make sound decisions
 Understanding of direct and overhead cost systems
 Experience using, trouble-shooting and programming Allen Bradley PLCs is a
plus
 Must be able to work flexible schedule to include days, afternoons, midnights,
and weekend work