Maintenance Manager
HP Hood LLC · Suffield, CT · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagement$120k–$133k/yrFull-time
About the role
Responsible for ensuring that all grounds, buildings, and equipment are properly maintained in the most timely and cost-efficient manner.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day activities of a team of direct reports.
- Analyzes maintenance work orders and assigns maintenance personnel to complete them.
- Follows up with assigned personnel as needed until order is complete.
- Design and implement preventative maintenance systems.
- Support operational departments by maintaining equipment and resolve mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity, job capabilities, and equipment capabilities at the department’s request.
- Direct and assist in the installation of new equipment.
- Plan and direct modification or repair of existing equipment.
- Plan and execute projects in conjunction with and assigned by the Plant Manager.
- Stay abreast of new technologies associated with the industry, through trade magazines, training classes and technical manuals.
- Hires, trains, supervise and provide skill development and coaching for all maintenance employees.
- Develops, implements, and updates policies and procedures for Maintenance Services.
- Prepares departmental goals and objectives annually and is accountable for ongoing communication of results, quality measures, and areas for improvement.
- Oversees supply purchasing for the maintenance departments ensuring compliance to budget, and maintaining inventories for appropriate control, evaluates contracts regularly.
- Evaluates service agreements/contracts and submits recommendations to the Plant Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, and/or a combination of two years of college or vocational training in electrical and preferably additional training in HVAC, plumbing and associated trades.
- 5+ years of Maintenance experience within Food/Beverage/Dairy industry required.
- 5+ years as a maintenance mechanic, specific to electrical, buildings and grounds.
- At least 3+ years of supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
- Experience within PLC’s and Ammonia Refrigeration preferred.
- Experience working with outside vendors and contractors.
Qualifications
- Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Designs work flows and procedures.
- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully to develop alternative solutions.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Responds promptly to customer needs.
- Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
- Moves quickly to resolve problems.
- Develops staff skills and encourages growth.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Manages project and team activities.
Skills
- HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor"
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.
Pay
- The pay range for this position is $119,600 - $133,400 USD
Schedule
- Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws.
Skills and Competencies
- Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Designs work flows and procedures.
- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully to develop alternative solutions.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Responds promptly to customer needs.
- Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
- Moves quickly to resolve problems.
- Develops staff skills and encourages growth.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Manages project and team activities.