Maintenance Supervisor at Tovala

West Valley City, Utah, United States

Tovala Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food-Tech, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Comfortable with a wide range of tools, machines, and equipment
  • Always curious to understand how things work
  • Experience managing industrial HVAC/R systems (certification a plus)
  • Strong project management skills
  • Forward-thinking mechanic who fixes problems to prevent recurrence
  • Genuinely cares for machines and equipment and wants to teach others proper care
  • Problem solver who can tackle unfamiliar tasks with resourcefulness
  • Comfortable standing, bending, and lifting up to 8 hours
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Comfortable working in hot and cold environments, outside in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, poorly lighted areas, on uneven/slippery surfaces, and around forklift traffic
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Coordinating maintenance and repairs using internal staff or external vendors
  • Supervise maintenance staff (directly supervises 1-4 employees; plans, assigns, and approves work; coordinates schedules; hires and discharges employees)
  • Manage the preventative maintenance calendar and schedule to ensure reliable operation of facilities and equipment and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Partnering with other functions to manage prioritization of maintenance, repair, and construction work
  • Maintaining documentation of maintenance and repairs
  • Maintaining a book of Standard Operating Procedures for equipment
  • Training machine operators and staff managers on proper equipment usage
  • Manage relationships with key vendors that service equipment
  • Maintaining a well-equipped and capable Maintenance Shop to respond quickly to equipment issues
  • Managing a maintenance budget, tracking expenses, and coordinating larger repair costs with finance
  • Participating in the evaluation of new equipment purchases, installation, and run-in of new equipment
  • Report any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
  • Follow and uphold procedures in the Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan, SQF system, and other 3rd party programs/audits
  • Take necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed
  • Ensure a trained designee is appointed to cover for absences or vacancies
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Preventative Maintenance
Equipment Repair
Staff Supervision
SOP Development
Regulatory Compliance
Vendor Management
Training
Documentation

Tovala

Smart oven with meal delivery service

About Tovala

Tovala combines hardware, software, and food to simplify home cooking with its Tovala Smart Oven and meal delivery service. The Smart Oven is a countertop appliance that cooks meals automatically when customers scan a QR code on Tovala-prepared meals. This system is designed for busy individuals and families who want healthy, home-cooked meals without spending much time cooking. Tovala targets health-conscious consumers and operates in the meal kit and smart kitchen appliance markets. Its business model includes selling the Smart Oven and offering a subscription service for meal deliveries, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. Revenue comes from oven sales and subscription fees, and the company has experienced rapid growth since its start in 2015, building a loyal customer base. Tovala also focuses on creating a positive work culture, valuing employee well-being and fostering a supportive environment.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$69.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Hardware, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Company Equity
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

Risks

Increased competition from smart kitchen appliance companies like June Oven and Brava.
Potential supply chain issues due to semiconductor shortages affecting smart oven production.
Rising costs of ingredients and logistics could impact meal delivery pricing and profitability.

Differentiation

Tovala combines a smart oven with a meal delivery service for convenience.
The Tovala Smart Oven automates cooking through QR code scanning for effortless meals.
Tovala targets health-conscious consumers with chef-crafted, nutritious meals and smart technology.

Upsides

Partnership with Jesse Tyler Ferguson enhances brand visibility and broadens audience reach.
Launch of affordable Smart Oven Air Fryer attracts cost-conscious consumers, expanding customer base.
$30M Series C funding fuels growth and innovation in food technology sector.

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