Maintenance Manager

Essential Functions

• Manage the Facilities Department to support: Facility Safety, Capacity Assurance, C.Production Growth, Quality Assurance, Process equipment (including material handling equipment) and utility maintenance, Process and Utility efficiency improvements, Refrigeration System operations, Continuous Process and Plant improvements.
• Develop and implement methods to improve efficiencies of plant utilities and production processes.
• Insure all new equipment and utility installations meet USDA requirements and the Plant’s strategic plan.
• Improve process and facility efficiencies and reduce production downtime through a predictive/preventive maintenance system.
• Develop and administer the capital and expense budget for the plant.
• Support personal development of all Facilities Department associates.
• Ensure all maintenance associates are properly trained to meet organization demands.
• Ensure all Facilities associates adhere to company policies and work rules regarding HAACP, SQF, GMP and SOP.
• Ensure best value in purchase of materials and labor for all Facilities related work.
• Ensure that the Plant meets OSHA, EPA, BOCA, DEQ, Board of Health, and other federal, state, and local agencies' regulatory requirements.
• Support the Senior Facilities Manager in any assigned projects and accomplishment of Company goals.

Education and Experience

• A Four Year College Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years Maintenance or Utility Management experience.
• ASRS experience (where applicable).
• Strong Project Management Skills.
• Experience with Oracle EAM or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems required.
• Excellent technical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Kepner-Tregoe or similar problem solving experience desired.
• Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• HAZ-MAT certification desired.
• Process Safety Management training or knowledge of PSM preferred.
• Contractor management experience.

Additional Responsibilities

• Member of Plant Management Team
• Responsible for the attainment of Facilities Department goals
• Member of Emergency Response Team
• Develop and maintain cross-training, apprenticeship programs, and equipment seminars
• Support the Corporate R&D Department
• Participate in all facility, equipment, and utility matters
• Daily communications with direct reports
• Daily communications with Production Department
• Communications with all Plant departments, as necessary
• Participate in Facility audits at all Boar’s Head Production Plants
• Maintain Facility Department staff through recruitment and job appraisals
• Review and approve all pay increases for Facilities, Utilities, and Maintenance Personnel