Maintenance & Automation Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Just Born, Inc. is a family-owned candy manufacturer that has been creating joyful moments for generations. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, we are proud to produce iconic brands like PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES®, and GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS®. Our purpose is simple: to create joyful moments and build stronger communities.

Guided by our highest ideals - to take care of each other, do the right thing, and give forward - we remain committed to our people, our consumers, our community, and the planet.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides leadership and is responsible for technical support in electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems to all operations and areas of the plant by leading troubleshooting; identifying, developing, coordinating, and implementing training programs. Responsible for maintaining equipment in all production areas to keep it operating in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner while assuring compliance with applicable codes, safety regulations and standards.

Supports engineering and facilities as needed to include boilers, elevators, roofing, grounds, painting and office moves. Also supports engineering for fabrication projects.(Add) Location: Bethlehem, PA Work Model: This is a 2nd Shift fully onsite role, five days per week, supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation. PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise associates and maintains smooth efficient operations of designated area for safe production of quality products in accordance with Company standards while consistently evaluating and optimizing schedules. Analyze downtime data and prioritizes plant maintenance opportunities.
2. Lead instrumentation and controls troubleshooting activities in all areas of the plant. Act as a resource to assist and guide maintenance associates on all three shifts.
3. Identify training needs of individual maintenance associates as well as of the overall maintenance group. Develop, coordinate, and implement training programs to meet the electrical, instrumentation, and controls needs of the maintenance organization. This includes supporting Safety with Identifying LOTO needs as well as Arc flash needs of maintenance associates.
4. Ensure compliance of plant systems with applicable codes, safety regulations and standards. Develop and implement plans to address areas for improvement.
5. Identify, plan, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance tasks to improve the safety, performance, and reliability of plant equipment and controls systems.
6. Supports development and execution of a proactive safety culture focusing on behaviors that prevent safety incidents from occurring. Maintains safe working practices and conditions, conducts safety inspections and incident investigations. Counsels associates on safety and safe work practices. Ensures the safety, health, and wellbeing of all associates in support of the Company’s people first culture.
7. Promotes a strong food safety culture meeting and/or exceeding regulatory requirements and Just Born quality standards utilizing continuous improvement methodologies in the assigned area of responsibility. Assumes responsibility for inspection, identification, follow-up, and correction of all sanitation issues in assigned area.
8. Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies and equipment to improve mechanical, electrical, and controls related to the plant. Act as maintenance liaison with Engineering Department. Review, modify and approve new production processes and changes to existing production equipment initiated by the Engineering Department. Communicate priorities and plans to maintenance organization.
9. Identify, coordinate, and supervise outside contractors to meet electrical, instrumentation and controls needs of the site. Ensure that outside contractors comply with safety and GMP requirements.
10. Provide input for performing annual plant/production shutdown maintenance by communicating with other Maintenance Supervisors and Manager, Facilities Manager, as well as Operations Supervisors.
11. Maintain technical documentation of plant systems and PLC programs. Upgrade, modify and supervise change on plant systems to meet Operations and Marketing/Sales needs for new products and new equipment installations.
12. Perform duties of Maintenance Supervisor on weekend rotation and as needed for vacation coverage.
13. Embraces and promotes Just Born leadership behaviors. Shapes open and inclusive environments, sharing knowledge, coaching and mentoring. Sets and achieves appropriate goals for self and others. Provides feedback on performance and uses established processes to assist direct reports in performing in accordance with Just Born expectations. Encourages and supports associate self-development activities and provides opportunities and accommodations to develop and enhance skills.