Manages the strategic direction for maintenance & facilities operations that supports factory operations in a 24/7 facility. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and controlling the maintenance and repair of production factory, including all equipment, facilities & grounds. Ensures the maintenance department provides the highest quality of service to the plant.
Essential Functions:
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Manage the maintenance and electrical team; Coordinate and supervise all outside contractors.
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Manage the maintenance of the building, grounds, plant and utility equipment
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Develop, evaluate and maintain Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
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Ensure the performance, condition and reliability of all plumbing, mechanical, and electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation of all equipment
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Ensure a safe work environment through active participation in safety programs
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Optimize maintenance support to provide technical and human resources to maximize equipment/ process reliability. Effectively uses maintenance team members to obtain maximum efficiency and utilization of resources. Effectively delegates assignments so members of maintenance group are always productive and follow-up with results to ensure accountability
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Develop and implement Maintenance Reliability Systems that will facilitate the continuous improvement of production processes. Resolves recurring breakdown problems with production equipment.
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on support (when required) with resolving processing and packaging equipment issues.
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Conduct investigations, as needed and ensure proper documentation is maintained
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Ensure functioning audit systems periodically assess procedures for both conformance to expectations and overall effectiveness
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Manage core training and certification processes in the department
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Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in the management of the department
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Performs all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.
Essential Requirements:
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BS. degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or related area strongly preferred with a minimum of five years of maintenance leadership experience OR a minimum of a HS Education with a minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in manufacturing leadership in food manufacturing.
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Excellent leadership and training skills required
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Prior work experience in a unionized environment strongly preferred
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Strong mechanical aptitude required
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Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills required
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Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills required
- Effective team player capable of working with diverse work crews
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Computer proficiency required
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Prior experience with major quality audits and development of work practices that are BRC compliant strongly preferred
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Demonstrated abilities to multi-task and handle multiple priorities necessary
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Must be able to work in high dust and noise area and be able to tolerate high heat and humidity
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Must be able to walk on concrete floors and climb stairs occasionally
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Note: This position description may change with prior notice given, as management deems necessary