ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE MANAGER I

About the role

Zatarain's, a leader in New Orleans cuisine and owned by McCormick, is seeking a full-time Engineering and Maintenance Manager reporting to the Plant Manager. This role works at the Zatarain's Plant in Gretna, Louisiana.

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Engineering & Maintenance Manager directs the activities of Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Building Maintenance, Security, and Maintenance Operations. Responsible for all Divisional, Plant and Departmental goals, including reliability, cost reduction, waste reduction, safety, quality and sanitation improvements, downtime reduction, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures. Monitors progress towards goals and ensures capital projects and other resources are utilized to provide maximum benefits to the facility. Demonstrates deep respect for the capabilities of all people, believing that people will contribute to what they understand and feel is in their best self-interest. Structures approach based on the core belief that the success of the company depends upon the capabilities and contributions of all people. Works collectively with Plant Leadership to actualize McCormick's vision and ensure objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of Maintenance department, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, and outside building contractors. Set goals, priorities, monitor progress, and evaluate performance of staff to ensure maximum benefit of resources expended.
• Create an empowered environment (MHPS), ensuring the Engineering & Maintenance organization and its people understand business goals and objectives (OGSM's) and have the resources and support to accomplish them. Establish an environment that ensures and supports open and healthy communications.
• Prepare and manage Capital Asset Acquisition Proposal (CAAP's) annual budget. Ensure projects are planned properly with sufficient funding, review data to ensure results are achievable, and obtain necessary approvals. Closely monitor projects to ensure completion as planned and proper use of funds.
• Initiate design changes and modifications on an ongoing basis to further improve machine efficiency, facilitate packaging design changes and cost reductions, and expand existing equipment capability to handle new products.
• Develop strategic capital plans ensuring acceptable return on investment, replacement of worn or obsolete equipment, expansion of capacity to meet sales growth, equipment modification or replacement for packaging changes or cost reduction, and development of expanded productive capacity for new products.
• Coordinate the selection, design, and layout of processing and packaging machinery to ensure efficiency, optimum space utilization, and adequate production capacity.
• Ensure all engineering and maintenance processes are completely documented (including Capital start up plans, SOPs, DOPs, and run documents) and implement any changes to these processes.
• Accountable for developing and implementing effective preventive maintenance programs, along with establishing a proficient maintenance stores procurement and inventory control system, as applicable.
• Responsible for meeting all regulatory requirements for waste disposal, air emissions, and facilities permits and codes. File regulatory documents timely with appropriate Federal, State, and Local Governmental agencies.
• Ensure safety and security measures are in place for the facility, including maintenance of sprinkler system meeting fire code and insurance carrier requirements, installation of fire fighting equipment, and maintenance of an internal alarm and evacuation system.
• Create operating and capital budgets with other leadership team members. Manage department expense budgets with appropriate accounting information and support. Participate in business planning and budgeting process. Develop short and long-term cost containment/reduction strategies. Manage operating budget for Engineering, Facilities, and Maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum 7+ years experience in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or chemical industries plus progressive leadership experience
• Shop floor/information systems experience (PC, PLC, Robotics)
• Process engineering/analytical process mapping experience
• Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and P.M. (preventative maintenance) practices
• Experience in Food Processing an asset

Skills

• Strong relationships with HQ Engineering, Marketing, Packaging Development, Plants
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and leading technology and technical skills development
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills to guide and influence others
• Leadership of exempt staff to achieve common objectives
• Ability to interface with external parties as representative of the plant/facility
• Strong cross-functional strategic leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable information in small or large groups in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Ability to influence upwards

Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and group life insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid holidays and vacations