Maintenance Supervisor- Day Shift!

As a Maintenance Supervisor at Shearer's, you'll manage maintenance operations and lead a team of plant mechanics to ensure all machines run efficiently. This includes conducting safety training, directing maintenance activities, and providing expertise on compliance and work execution. You're charged with developing improvement plans based on data analysis, inspecting work areas, and maintaining a safe and effective workplace environment.

To apply for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Shearer's, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent. Preferred qualifications include a two-year technical or bachelor’s degree, along with at least 10 years of experience in maintenance supervision or as a maintenance team lead. Familiarity with preventative/predictive maintenance principles is essential.

Shearer's is dedicated to the professional growth of Maintenance Supervisors by promoting continuous learning and providing coaching, mentoring, and training opportunities for team members. The role itself emphasizes the importance of developing a strong maintenance team, ensuring that you will have a chance to inspire and uplift your colleagues.

Safety is a priority at Shearer's, with extensive training programs in place for Maintenance Supervisors. You’ll be involved in enforcing safety practices, conducting safety training, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, including LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) and other essential safety procedures to create a safe workplace for all employees.

As a Maintenance Supervisor at Shearer's, you will work in a manufacturing environment that may involve exposure to high temperatures, mechanical parts, and noise. You must be physically capable of handling various conditions as part of your routine, ensuring that safety standards are met and that you can navigate these challenges effectively.

Share specific examples of your previous roles where you directed maintenance operations. Discuss how you managed teams, implemented maintenance strategies, and ensured compliance with safety standards. Highlight any success stories that demonstrate your leadership capabilities.

Explain your approach to assessing priorities based on urgency, equipment needs, and team capabilities. Discuss your methods for clear communication and task delegation to ensure the team's effectiveness and productivity.

Discuss your belief in developing team strengths through ongoing training and mentorship. Provide examples of how you've implemented training programs, fostered open communication within the team, and motivated team members to excel.

Describe your conflict resolution approach, focusing on active listening, understanding different perspectives, and finding a constructive solution. Share past experiences where you successfully navigated team disputes.

Be prepared to discuss specific preventative maintenance initiatives you’ve successfully executed, including the impact on equipment reliability and team efficiency. Include metrics or outcomes if possible.

Discuss a specific problem, how you identified it, the steps you took to resolve it, and the results. Highlight your problem-solving skills and technical knowledge of maintenance.

Explain the key safety measures you prioritize. Discuss how you enforce safety protocols, engage team members in safety practices, and ensure that safety training is ongoing and effective.

Describe the metrics or KPIs you typically use to assess maintenance performance, including response times, completion rates, and equipment downtime. Discuss how you use data to improve operations.

Discuss how open communication fosters teamwork and ensures that safety and efficiency are prioritized. Present examples of how you maintain transparency with your team, including regular check-ins and updates.

Show your enthusiasm for being part of Shearer's by discussing your alignment with the company’s values, your passion for the snack industry, and your desire to contribute to a team-oriented environment. Make sure to link this to your experience and skills.