Commissary Maintenance Lead - Irvine

About the role

This position leads by example. It exemplifies the desired culture, values, and philosophies of the NGM organization: Servant Leadership, Hard Work, Respect, Loyalty, Unity, Innovation, Communication, Openness, Objectivity, Education, Humility, Trust & Honesty.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all associates under his/her leadership.
• Works very closely with production, QA and Sanitation departments to troubleshoot every processing equipment in plant on as need basis and keeps it working as per operating manual.
• Leads all mechanical and electrical staff to assure that all required maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely manner and that the plant is prepared for all production requirements.
• Aids Maintenance Manager in recruiting, training, coaching, and evaluating performance of all staff as required.
• Aids Maintenance Manager in establishing and maintaining an adequate but not excessive inventory of spare parts and supplies to assure that all critical pieces of equipment perform properly and have proper backup to provide for continual operation during production periods.
• Assure that all mechanical and electrical equipment conforms and complies with all safety and operational regulations and requirements.
• Actively support plant safety and loss prevention activities including employee training, enforcement of safety procedures, accident investigations and timely implementation of safety and related repairs and improvements as needed.
• Perform special projects and/or reviews as assigned.
• Ensures full compliance with facility and department safety rules, HACCP, SSOP’s & GMP’s according to Company’s Food Safety guidelines.
• Maintain all equipment in optimum operational condition.
• Monitor daily department’s KPI’s.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• In conjunction with QA Director, assists maintenance department on all Fire Inspections, FDA Inspections, USDA Inspections, US Agriculture Inspections, and all Orange County Health Department Inspections and works closely with QA Director on responses and corrective actions.

Position Requirements And Conditions

• Must have basic mechanical skills.
• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years of experience in a food manufacturing setting with strong knowledge of inventory and supply-chain processes.
• Basis computer skills – particularly Excel, Word, Outlook
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to think strategically and constructively in a team setting.
• Basic written, verbal, communications, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Must have an outstanding attendance record.
• Forklift certification required.
• Food Handlers Certification.

Physical Demands And Conditions

• Must be able to lift to 10 Lbs. (Continuously)
• Must be able to lift to 30 Lbs. (Frequently) and exert force up to 40 Lbs. (Occasionally)
• Stand (Frequently)
• Walking (Frequently)
• Sitting (Frequently)
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel (Continuously)
• Reach with hands and arms (Continuously)
• Climb or balance (Occasionally)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Occasionally)
• Talk or hear (Continuously)
• Taste or smell (Occasionally)

Important Disclaimer Notice

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

Pay Range

$66,450 USD - $78,008.50 USD