HIL - Maintenance Supervisor at Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. – Kansas City, Missouri
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About This Position
Position Overview
Supervision of maintenance personnel who repair and maintain mechanical, air, electrical and hydraulic components of various equipment such as processing, blowmolding, filling and material handling equipment, follow blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications and using hand tools, power tools, welders and precision measuring instruments.
The successful applicant will be able to properly supervise maintenance personnel who visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions. He or she will be able to direct personnel who dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to problem area, using hand tools and power tools, inspect and measure parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems, remove and replace worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and follow blueprints, diagram, and service manuals, in addition to being able to perform these tasks on their own. He or she will also be able to direct personnel who re-align and adjust components, such as spindles and clutches, using hand tools and following diagrams, locate damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measure, cut, thread, and install new pipe, in additional to being able to complete these functions themselves. He or she will also be able to start machines and equipment to test operation following repair, repair broken parts, using brazing, soldering, and welding equipment and hand tools. He or she may modify computer-controlled functions on various equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Will be responsible for operating equipment and processes to ensure a quality product is packaged, prepared, and loaded for delivery to customers in a safe manner.
- Relieves Operator duties during regular schedules or as a backup for scheduled breaks and/or vacation periods.
- Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Follow all safety and security policies and procedures.
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All other duties assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts.
- Minimum age: 18
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Supervision – Previous maintenance supervision experience required. Must be able to manage technicians that perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines, plant equipment and facilities.
- Welding – Must be able to arc and heli arc weld.
- Electrical – Must possess extensive experience with 3 phase wiring, electrical controls, programmable controllers, and must possess strong trouble shooting abilities.
- Refrigeration – Must be familiar with ammonia systems used for refrigeration.
- PLC’s – Must possess the ability to troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s).
- Welding – Sanitary welding experience is a plus.
- Electrical – To include but not limited to 4-20 ma current process signals, 12 VDC, 24 VDC, 24 VAC, 120 VAC, 240 VAC, 480 VAC single and 3 phase systems.
- Refrigeration – Should include reciprocating ammonia compressors, screw ammonia compressors, condensers, liquid ammonia pumps, evaporators, water pumps, chillers and heat exchangers.
- Boilers – Should be familiar with the operation of steam fired boilers.
- Pneumatics & Hydraulics – Should possess the ability to troubleshoot both pneumatic and hydraulic systems to include piping, compressors, pumps, control valves and actuators.
- PLC’s – Should include experience with Allen Bradley Software including RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, Factory Talk View, Drive Tools, etc.
- Regulatory – Should be familiar with and able to maintain regulatory programs such as OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP), and safety programs such as Lockout Tagout (LOTO).
- Project Management – Should possess experience with project management, to include identification of plant needs, definition of the scope of work, acquiring budget quotes, managing timeline and work to completion.
- CMMS – Should have experience with a Computer Maintenance Management Software (Express Maintenance, SAP, etc.) used to plan, manage and track equipment and facility Preventative Maintenance (PM) and work order (WO) functions.
Required Soft Skills:
- They must be able to give both written and verbal instructions effectively and follow blueprint, wiring diagrams and service manuals and complete written reports.
- The successful applicant must possess strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively direct maintenance personnel.
Competency
- Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
- Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
Working Conditions
- Must be able to stand/walk on your feet constantly during your shift.
- Must be able to repetitively lift up to 50 to 75 lbs.
- Ability to constantly pull up to 270 lbs. with a pull rod while walking backward.
- Must be able to work outside and be exposed to the outside weather/temperature conditions.
- Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of your surroundings.
- Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time. Exposed to noise/vibration, and chemicals.
- Required to Stand, walk, climb, bend, twist, push and pull, and reach above and below the shoulder.
- Repetition-Hand/Wrist Simple Grasping, Firm grasping.
About Hiland Dairy – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”
Hiland Dairy was founded in 1938 in Springfield, Missouri, by two men and fifty cows. From its modest beginnings, it grew steadily into a major farmer-owned dairy company serving much of the Midwest and South. By the mid-1940s, Hiland had added its first production plant and distribution center, expanding beyond milk into products like ice cream and butter. In 1955, the company joined the Quality Chekd organization, reinforcing its dedication to top processing standards.
Through the late 20th century, Hiland expanded by acquiring regional dairies across Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas, increasing its reach and product diversity. Today, its offerings include milk, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, dips, cheese, juice, and iced tea.
Still farmer-owned, Hiland emphasizes freshness by sourcing milk from nearby farms. The company also invests in sustainability initiatives and community engagement, remaining rooted in its founding values of quality, integrity, and local commitment.
Our Mission:
Hiland will continually strive to provide high quality products that our customers desire at a competitive price. This goal will be accomplished by the following:
• Being better than we have to be — setting high standards in performance and quality control and meeting or exceeding those marks.
• Doing what is right — treating our greatest asset, our people, with dignity and respect. Attracting and retaining high quality people by providing competitive compensation and continually training and upgrading the skills of our people.
• Provide a reasonable return to our owners — by keeping pace with the market in all areas of our business.
EEO Statement
Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.