Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between.  We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for providing maintenance leadership to improve plant operations, including administering preventive maintenance, coordination of the facility’s reactive maintenance/repair, and implementing capital/construction projects. This position will lead a team of craftspeople to maximize equipment performance and reliability and solve operational problems to contribute to the facility’s success. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance team’s success of meeting assigned goals, quality standards, and service times while maintaining efficiencies, labor usage, and reducing downtime. Leads a team of maintenance employees in all aspects, including hiring, onboarding/training, engagement, and retention. Ensures jobs are planned, scheduled, and completed in accordance with the established maintenance process and safety guidelines. Use data to implement best practices for continuous improvement driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); recommend and implement procedures to optimize operating efficiencies Champions a culture of safety; ensures the compliance of safety requirements Establishes an environment that is conducive to collaboration and teamwork, promotes positive employee relations and takes steps to prevent or diffuse conflicts Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment Improve maintenance performance through consistent utilization of Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and adherence to maintenance best practices and processes Develop and implement strategies to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term plant performance goals Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree (Business or Technical preferred) or 5 years of relevant experience 2 years maintenance management experience, including managing a team Demonstrated working knowledge of an ERP system and Microsoft Office Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) Demonstrated ability to multitask.

Preferred

SAP experience Experience maintaining material handling equipment and pumps Robotics and Controls Experience

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.