Job description

Great opportunity to become part of the Vitaquest team!

Vitaquest is an industry-leading development and commercialization partner for consumer products in nutraceutical and functional foods. With over 40 years of history, Vitaquest has the market insight, global reach and scale of operations to support emerging and existing consumer brands from the idea to the store shelf with flawless execution in every phase. Today, Vitaquest creates and produces more than 4,000 customer formulas for more than 500 brands in over 40 countries.

Vitaquest's employees follow an internal communications plan to encourage productivity and engagement within the organization. This is known as Vitaquest PROUD. We believe that each employee contributes directly to the organization's growth and success. We are looking for individuals who share our innovative spirit and will take pride in being a part of our Company.

Title: Mechanic Supervisor

Shift 2nd: 2:30pm to 11:00pm Monday-Friday

Department: Mechanics

Reports To: Director Mechanics / Engineering

Mechanic Supervisor Position Purpose and Objectives

To oversee mechanics assigned to assist in maintaining smooth production operation by performing a daily routine of maintaining equipment, (Advanced level) of mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting. Also repairing, changeovers, machinery set up and installation of production equipment including equipment upgrades.

Mechanic Supervisor Essential Job Function

• Must follow all GMPs and relevant SOPs.
• Responsible for daily monitoring and engaging with mechanics assigned.
• Must demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills including mechanical, electrical, PLC and troubleshooting knowledge.
• Monitors general preventive maintenance to equipment as required to include the mechanics performance.
• Responsible for reviewing all required maintenance documentation (Cleaning Logs, Parts Requisition Maintenance Report, Daily Quality Checks, and Part Requisition Sheets) an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure all safety components/guarding from all packaging machines and equipment are operational and in proper use.
• Strives to increase productivity by directing the completion of maintenance, changeovers, and repair work in timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and determines inventory spare part levels.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and blueprints.
• Must have advanced machine shop knowledge and work with power tools. Be able to operate machines like a drill press, vertical/horizontal band saw and milling machines.
• Demonstrates capacity and ability on completing complexed upgrades and integration’s with no supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• This individual must be able to read and apply the information contained in the line set-up specification, to promptly and efficiently perform change over operations.
• Must have knowledge and experience of work on mechanical, electrical and PLC’s.
• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Expresses ideas and thoughts through the proper channels.
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills.
• Maintains quality, and safety standards.
• Exhibit good judgment in daily maintenance activities.
• Demonstrates capacity and willingness to learn and perform new duties or more complex assignment.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, push/pull.
• Ability to climb ladders/step ladders.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Decision making environment, strong interaction with line personnel, production supervisors, shift managers, and other supporting groups.
• Busy, active, and noisy plant environment, some areas may be dusty and powdery.
• Job will generally be performed in the packaging areas and machine shop.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Adequate communication, excellent mechanical, and problem solving skills.
• Must show a higher level of mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Must have basic machine shop knowledge and work well with tools.
• Must have more than 8 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in manufacturing facility, preferable in the packaging or Food industries.

Success Factors

Be a team player, well organized, and able to follow directives.

Proficiency SOP’s

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Machine Shop: 3 years (Preferred)
• Maintenance mechanic: 6 years (Preferred)
• Electrical systems: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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