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Maintenance Supervisor
Stockton, CA

Job Summary:
Diamond Foods
is an innovative packaged food company focused on building and energizing the Diamond of California
culinary nuts food brand. Diamond of California offers fresh, high quality, and great tasting nuts for every occasion. From whole or chopped to sliced or slivered, we offer a wide range of chop types and varieties of nuts, both in and out of their shells. This includes shelled and in-shell walnuts, pecans, almonds, nut pie crusts, black walnuts, macadamias, pine nuts, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, roasted/glazed nut toppings, nut fruit blends. You can find Diamond of California ® nuts sold in retailers nationwide.
Position Overview:
This position supervises the maintenance function to ensure prioritized projects are completed accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring safety in the Maintenance Department. Responsibilities also include training, supervision and planning of maintenance work for the Stockton location. The maintenance supervisor will strive to assist in ensuring that quality, volume, service, and cost goals are met in the Maintenance Department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Drive walnut processing maintenance KPI’s and production OEE initiatives
Maintain facility and walnut processing equipment to ensure production efficiency
Performs preventive maintenance to limit unscheduled downtime
Supervises projects to completion ensuring accuracy and timely completion
Generate, assign, and close maintenance team work orders on a weekly basis
CMMS reporting of parts inventory levels and employee metrics
Train, guide  and supervise maintenance staff in repair of plant equipment
Assist as needed to maintain parts inventory
Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Safety Regulations consistently
Works closely with and communicates regularly with Production Supervisors, Safety, Maintenance staff and other departments
Communicates regularly with and coordinates work of outside vendors
Performs other duties as assigned by the department manager
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Maintenance requirements, resources, and processes
Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and Safety Regulations
Basic supervisory practices
Understanding of equipment operation and pneumatics
Basic electrical knowledge
Welding skills
Effective English language literacy; oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal and team skills for working with employees at all levels within the company
Effective math skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Facilitation skills for leading meetings and teams
Effective computer skills using MS Office products and required technical software
Working knowledge of maintenance CMMS system
Time management and organizational skills
Work in an environment with very high level safety risks
Listen, understand, and advise staff
Flexible and adaptable to change
Complete multiple projects while working under tight deadlines
Work overtime as required; including off shift and weekend work
Perform tasks independently and as part of a team to accomplish company goals
Set and be an example for work safety
Use Company values and commitments in daily work and in interactions with others
Physical Requirements include:

Frequent talking, standing, walking and accessing all production areas
Sitting, occasionally for prolonged periods; frequent keyboarding activity
Frequent climbing, grasping, stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions with hands, and turning/twisting
Occasional driving
Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds
Education and Work Experience:
2 year degree and 3 years related experience or overall equivalent
Previous supervisory experience
Experience in a manufacturing environment; food processing preferred
To Apply:
Qualified candidates may send resumes and salary requirements to: @diamondfoods.com
Pre-employment drug testing required. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.






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