Assistant Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Assistant Maintenance Manager oversees the day-to-day operational plan for the Maintenance department. This includes assisting the Maintenance Manager to ensure the plant or distribution center operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Developing maintenance associates; providing leadership; conducting and coordinating training, skill assessments and performance evaluations
• Providing direction
• Education and training associates to improve job skills and performance and encouraging, motivating and building morale
• Driving improvement of operations, including reporting KPI’s
• Responding to unplanned situations and subject to be on call 24/7
• Communicating with maintenance associates and coordinating with other department management
• Executing and administering Publix policies, procedures and guidelines

Requirements

• Three years’ experience in a food manufacturing or warehouse maintenance environment or equivalent experience
• Excellent punctuality and attendance
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems, utilities, parts procurement, and energy management (including preventive maintenance, systems and procedures)
• Potential to progress within leadership roles and handle more responsibility
• Working knowledge of all processes and related equipment
• Knowledge of PLC and computer automation theory, software and hardware
• Potential to take charge in emergency situations
• Willingness to learn new operations and be assigned to new locations, which may or may not involve relocating your residence
• Creative thinking skills and resourcefulness
• Ability to recognize strengths and developmental needs in associates and address them promptly and appropriately
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, regulatory personnel, suppliers and customers, both orally and through written communication
• Must have honesty, integrity and loyalty in all situations
• Ability to exhibit poise and professionalism in stressful situations and make appropriate decisions
• Ability to plan effectively and prioritize tasks
• Review and interpret operational performance, including financials, KPIs, goals and improvements
• Handle confidential and sensitive information professionally
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Willing and able to work additional hours when job requires
• Ability to travel overnight or on extended trips which may or may not include traveling by air
• Good human relation skills (the ability to work well with others and to be a team member in a positive manner)
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work
• Commitment to Publix and our mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a processing, engineering or related field
• Five years’ experience in a food manufacturing or warehouse maintenance environment
• Publix leadership experience
• Three years leadership experience in a food manufacturing or warehouse maintenance environment
• Mentoring experience training in Lean, Six Sigma and 5S
• Experience with SAP and KPS
• Experience in developing a diverse workforce

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Year End Bonus: One month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay

Pay

Potential Annual Pay with Bonus: Not specified

Schedule

Not specified