KPS Global (KPSG) is the North American industry leader in the manufacturing, production, and installation of Walk-in Coolers and Freezers. KPSG’s end-product serves many channels within the retail food market as well as industrial applications. KPSG is based in Fort Worth, Texas with Engineering activities centralized in the Fort Worth facility (along with Finance, Human Resources, Customer Operations, Sales, and Installation Services), supporting product manufacturing in three locations: Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; and Goodyear, AZ.

KPS Global values its outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to clients from coast-to-coast. As a member of the KPS team, you’ll be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional flexibility and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation, and hard work are rewarded

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily activities of the Maintenance team in areas such as machine servicing, preventative maintenance, electrical repairs, installations, building maintenance, HVAC, etc. This role ensures KPS Global’s facilities are fully operational, effective, and safe.

Major Responsibilities

Directing associates in the electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of machinery and equipment

Assisting associates in diagnosing and correcting malfunctions of machinery and equipment

Directing workers engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery

Maintaining adequate parts inventory, including critical spare parts.

Developing and maintaining preventative maintenance work schedules

Maintaining maintenance records to provide historical database of machine performance and repair history

Working with Operations and Engineering management to develop, recommend, and implement changes to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product

Reducing down-time of the factory by proactively, quickly, and effectively addressing mission critical situations

Recommending to Operations management when outside contractors are required. Manage contractors once engaged for duration of work assignment

Fulfilling the financial control and risk management responsibilities inherent in the position

Ensuring that all building and facility maintenance issues are handled; to include HVAC, fire protection, and security systems

Maintaining all required human resource activities to include recruitment, coaching, counseling, performance management, and employee development

Associate degree or higher preferred

8 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance, HVAC manufacturing experience preferred.

5 years’ experience in managing personnel in a department setting

Electrical/HVAC license

Familiar with production systems and processes

Analytical thinker with a working knowledge of electrical power distribution and PLC's

Significant knowledge in plumbing welding hydraulics and pneumatics

Familiar with OSHA standards and the ability to react appropriately to any given urgent or crisis moment

Strong project management skills and a high mechanical aptitude

Intermediate use of MS Office programs

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication sills

Bi-lingual English and Spanish speaker preferred

Direct Reports

1 – 6

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in a normal factory environment subject to ambient temperature conditions

Must be able to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time

Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work flexible hours

Travel Requirements

10% travel required