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SunOpta Companies, Inc. Maintenance Supervisor in Omak, Washington
About SunOpta SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America. Job Summary: The maintenance supervisor oversees building and equipment upkeep by leading and training a team of technicians to conduct preventive maintenance, perform repairs, and manage daily operations to ensure functionality and safety. Key duties include developing maintenance procedures, managing staff, controlling budgets and inventory, ensuring compliance with safety regulations like OSHA, and coordinating with vendors for supplies and external work. The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills to bridge between maintenance staff and management. Essential Functions of the Job: Safety Compliance: Ensure all operations adhere to relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, such as those from OSHA Preventive Maintenance Programs: Develop and implement plans for preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and maximize productivity Assist Planner with scheduling Downtime Work Orders and PM's Team Leader: Recruit, train, and manage maintenance staff, assigning tasks, evaluate performance, and providing ongoing guidance Maintenance & Repair Oversight: Coordinate and supervise the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, and systems Systems: Ability to manage and improve CMMS, specific to BOM's, PMs, and Job Descriptions Ensure the accurate recording of all maintenance activities within CMMS, including equipment history, repairs, and maintenance costs Inventory & Budget Management: Oversee inventory of tools, parts, and equipment, and contribute to the maintenance budget Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Work with external vendors and contractors to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of maintenance tasks Supervisory Responsibilities: Maintenance Technicians Planners Knowledge & Skills: Leadership & Communication: Ability to motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, and communicate technical information clearly Ability to hold technicians accountable with professionalism and respect Ability to teach and coach food safety specific to maintenance activities Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues, recommending solutions, and resolving maintenance-related problems Organizational Skills: Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities and manage resources efficiently Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of maintenance procedures for various equipment and systems Audit quality of work performed to educate and elevate standards Attention to Detail: Essential for conducting thorough inspections, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring quality workmanship Other: Must be willing to work any shift, weekends and holidays as needed to support factory shutdowns, startups, and capital project assignments Featured benefits Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid Family leave Paid maternity leave 401(k) with Match Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity Paid Holidays Tuition assistance Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance Additional Considerations: This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Omak, WA. This Plant is a 24/7 operation with 3 shifts.