Maintenance Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs and schedules Maintenance Technicians – including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and schedule, performance reviews, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving issues
• Works with Engineering Manager, Plant Manager, Automations Manager, and Maintenance Planner in scheduling maintenance in a manner, which maximizes the department’s capabilities while meeting the plant’s needs
• Leads team meetings
• Oversees and manages the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Ensures maintenance information is properly communicated within the organization
• Creates, tracks, reviews, and maintains the maintenance budget
• Works with contractors and vendors for project and equipment quotes and scheduling work
• Provides audit and inspection support
• Develops, maintains, and oversees the Preventative Maintenance process & schedules
• PARTNERS WITH OPERATIONS TO IDENTIFY AND EXECUTE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO IMPROVE SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, AND COST SAVINGS
• OVERSEES CONTRACTORS WORK, MAINTAINING GOOD RELATIONSHIPS WITH VENDORS AND ENSURING ALL SAFETY AND QUALITY PROTOCOLS ARE FOLLOWED
• OVERSEES CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS, PARKING LOTS, FENCING AND BUILDING FACILITIES (E.G., PLUMBING)
• ENSURE TEAM MEMBERS COMPLETE WORK ORDERS, RECORDS, LOGS AND OTHER WRITTEN OR COMPUTER-BASED DOCUMENTS ACCURATELY AND TIMELY
• TROUBLESHOOT COMPLEX PROBLEMS WITH EQUIPMENT WHEN MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS NEED ASSISTANCE
• Participates in environmental sustainability initiatives
• Attend and actively participate within local plant maintenance and Weekly Operations Reviews
• Actively participate on Teams that improve workplace safety, troubleshoot production issues, reduce waste and improve factory efficiencies
• PERFORMS ALL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
• Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of a Technical degree in Technical/Engineering discipline and 5 years experience in maintenance management or mechanics; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 3+ years experience in management/supervisory role preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate Forklift, scissors, and aerial lifts
• Strong skill set and education within electrical, mechanical automation, PLC and SCADA systems
• Good computer skills including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Read and understand technical drawings (e.g., blueprints, electronic/mechanical schematics, equipment manuals) to repair/maintain equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with automated equipment and power equipment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
• Good organization and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented nature