Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager provides leadership and directs strategy for the maintenance effort in support of the plants production plans. The position is responsible for improving asset utilization, uptime and production by implementing proven professional maintenance and reliability improvement processes. The Maintenance Manager develops and maintains preventive/predictive maintenance programs inclusive of failure and root cause analysis.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Ensures maintenance department compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Manages the maintenance team inclusive of hiring, supervising, professional development and offering continuous educational opportunities on technical advancements
• Ensures all equipment, building and grounds are maintained and operational up to company standards
• Ensures responsive and proactive maintenance support to all plant customers
• Ensures service calls and machinery repairs are completed in a timely manner
• Responsible for department budgeting, including all Maintenance and Repair cost centers, building, parts, outside services and departmental labor
• Manages plant level capital projects
• Seeks methods to reduce utility consumption
• Assists and supports mechanics with machine trouble shooting and technical expertise
• Champions and drives reduction of losses through breakdown analysis and other appropriate continuous improvement tools
• Oversees all parts acquisition activities. Maintains a compliant stockroom operation that provides repair parts for critical process equipment as well as necessary consumables for the plant
• Participates in and supports the Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Program. i.e., weekly safety meetings, shop safety inspections, enforcement of lock-out/tag-out program and all other Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required regulations
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Nine plus years of technical, mechanical, maintenance or engineering experience
• Four years of supervisory experience
• ISO or other management system experience
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a Technical field
• Experience with Lean or Six Sigma
• Food and/or beverage manufacturing experience
• Computerized Maintenance Management System experience
• Working knowledge of national, state, and local regulatory requirements in the areas of food safety, safety, environment and emergency management
• Working knowledge of basic elements of Good Manufacturing Practices in a manufacturing environment
• HACCP knowledge