Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.
Company Mission Statement
Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.
Job Description
The Maintenance Supervisor provides oversight, supervision, and direction regarding routine machinery and building repair within Stuttgart Rice Division.
Job Duties
Maintenance Activities
To oversee and supervise the ordering of maintenance parts and supplies.
To maintain proper inventory of critical spare parts as needed.
To assist the Engineering staff, Maintenance Manager and Department Managers
To evaluate and repair processing/packaging, HVAC, compressed air, fire protection, electrical, water, and related manufacturing and building equipment and systems.
To recommend replacement parts to improve or maintain performance.
To schedule, oversee, and supervise repair activities.
To provide and schedule maintenance and technician staff as necessary to support processing and packaging operations.
To develop technical proficiency with all facility systems including electrical distribution, HVAC, water, sewer, compressed air, etc.
To keep informed regarding the development of new technology supporting plant machinery and processes.
Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager
Administrative Activities
To participate in the hiring of maintenance and technician staff
To work with Department Managers regarding payroll approval, scheduling PTO, or other for maintenance and technician staff.
To work with Department Managers to evaluate the performance of maintenance and technician staff in their areas.
To prepare reports on maintenance activities, schedules, or other as needed.
To budget for equipment repair and replacement
Relationships
To keep the Engineering Staff, Maintenance Manager and Department Managers informed of the status of maintenance projects and other significant activities and events.
To keep the maintenance and technician staff informed of changes regarding company policy, training opportunities, and other as needed.
To work with vendors and contractors as needed to select maintenance parts and schedule outside maintenance assistance.
Accountability
Reports to: Maintenance Manager – Stuttgart Rice Division
Supervision Exercised:
Direct supervision over:
Maintenance Crew Foreman up to two (2)
Maintenance clerk up to one (1)
Total employees over which incumbent has supervisory authority is up to 25.
Organizational Relationships
Continual Relationships
Employees In Other Units Of The Company
Occasional Relationships
Contractors
Vendors
Federal and State government agencies
General Public
Education Requirements
Normal promotion from: Maintenance Crew Foreman
Education required:
High School Diploma or GED
Two years vocational / technical school or equivalent experience
Associate degree in related field
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of rice processing and packaging equipment
Company Benefits And Incentives
Medical insurance with low premium
Free dental with medical insurance enrollment
Vision insurance with low premiums
Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings
Voluntary term life (rates depend on the age and salary of the employee) Long term disability.
Free short-term disability
Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents
Critical illness insurance
401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%
Paid training programs.
PTO & Paid Holidays
Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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