Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a maintenance department qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition
• Maintain all operating equipment in satisfactory condition
• Ensure that equipment operates within the specifications and tolerances established by the equipment vendor/manufacturer
• Develop objectives and standards of performance for activities and projects within the maintenance department to meet departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and objectives
• Oversee the development and execution of an effective predictive/preventive maintenance program which has a maintenance strategy for all assets to remove unscheduled down time, increase the lifespan of assets by keeping them in optimal condition, and contain maintenance strategies so assets are timely maintained to minimize costs associated with asset breakdowns
• Ensure systems (e.g., SAP) support task planning with time required, parts required, and job descriptions to maximize maintenance activities during normal plant operation, in time made available during washes, planned downtime, and periodic maintenance shuts
• Use project management chart detailing activities during planned downtime
• Stay current with latest emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation
• Develop procedures and policies for maintenance department
• Oversee department schedules to maximize both preventive and repair services, while minimizing unnecessary overtime expenditures
• Manage assigned employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance management
• Understand and effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies
• Administer discipline consistently and fairly
• Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 5 to 8 years maintenance, mechanical engineering, or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience; 1+ year of manager experience preferred
• Manufacturing operations or production experience in dairy industry preferred
• Maintain a strong floor presence to stay closely connected to plant operations, identify issues early, and support the team in real time
• Electrical experience with motor control circuitry up to 480 volt 3 phase is required
• PLC troubleshooting experience with Allen Bradley systems is desired (Programming is a plus)
• Boiler experience is required
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) experience is preferred
• Knowledge and exposure to ammonia systems is a plus
• Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment; electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates preferred
• Ability to travel 5-15%/year (1-3 times per year)