Maintenance and Operations Supervisor - Direct Hire Opportunity

Located in Burlington, WA

Salary: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 (DOE)

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for a Maintenance and Operations Supervisor on behalf of a company that provides reliable and diverse supply chain solutions for end users and suppliers of grain, food ingredients, and animal feed. This organization plays a vital role in supporting the agricultural and food industries through safe, efficient, and dependable operations.

We are seeking an experienced leader with a strong maintenance background and ammonia refrigeration experience to oversee facility operations, equipment reliability, and maintenance personnel.

What you get to do:

Lead Day-Shift Production Operations:

• Lead assigned production employees and the Lead Operator in executing the daily production plan safely, efficiently, and in accordance with food safety, quality, and customer requirements.
• Provide clear daily priorities, coordinate staffing and work assignments, monitor operating conditions and production performance, and address issues that could affect safety, quality, service, or throughput.
• Ensure required shift communication, production records, inspections, housekeeping, sanitation, and handoff activities are completed.
• Partner with the Plant Manager and supporting functions to coordinate product flow, scheduling, maintenance needs, sanitation, and customer requirements.
• Perform and Coordinate Facility Maintenance:
• Own overall maintenance coordination and equipment reliability for the Burlington facility.
• Personally perform and guide daily preventive and corrective maintenance activities based on safety, operational risk, and production needs.
• Oversee the ammonia refrigeration system, including required daily inspections, operating checks, documentation, and minor maintenance within the individual’s training and qualifications.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on mechanical equipment and coordinate appropriate support for electrical, controls, refrigeration, and other specialized work.
• Engage, direct, and oversee qualified third-party resources for larger, specialized, or more complex maintenance activities.
• Use production employees to support appropriate basic maintenance activities when trained, qualified, and safely assigned.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, documented appropriately, and communicated, including equipment status, outstanding risks, and follow-up needs.
• Support maintenance planning, parts and material needs, contractor coordination, and responsible use of the maintenance budget.

Safety and Production Team Leadership:

• Supervise, train, coach, and hold assigned production employees and the Lead Operator accountable for safe work, food safety, quality, attendance, performance, and completion of responsibilities.
• Ensure employees and contractors follow company policies, operating procedures, safe-work practices, permit requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead the immediate response to equipment failures, safety concerns, ammonia refrigeration issues, product quality concerns, and other abnormal operating conditions. Escalate significant issues as appropriate.
• Support employee development through cross-training, qualification, feedback, and clear accountability.
• Promote a culture of safe operations, equipment care, timely problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

What you need to be successful:

• Working knowledge of trades classifications and functions (electrical and mechanical)
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft 365 and maintenance or production systems as required.
• Prior experience as a maintenance technician, operations lead, production lead, or similar hands-on industrial role preferred.
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical production equipment.
• Experience operating, inspecting, maintaining, or supporting industrial ammonia refrigeration

Schedule: Monday and Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Pay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 (DOE)

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HOW TO APPLY:
- CALL OR TEXT OUR OFFICE at 360-336-1980 for an immediate phone interview 
- VISIT OUR OFFICE at 1806 Riverside Dr. Ste D, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 for an immediate in-person interview
- APPLY ONLINE at https://www.expresspros.com/us-washington-mount-vernon
- EMAIL RESUME to jobs.mountvernonwa@expresspros.com

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Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates: 
- Medical Plan 
- Dental Plan 
- Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed) 
- 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan 
- Vision/Eyewear Plan 
- Life Insurance 
- Short-Term Disability 
- Referral Bonuses

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