Maintenance Manager

Act as a staff specialist with technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.
• Assess the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment when necessary data are insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable.
• Participate in establishing design plans, prepare engineering development proposals and feasibility studies, and contribute to setting technical objectives.
• Contribute significantly to the solution of applied problems.
• Coordinate efforts at all levels with other units of the company, including engineering, manufacturing, and marketing.
• Direct all reliability and maintenance activities to ensure maximum operational potential for the entire plant operation, including:
  • Maintenance Business Management
  • Maintenance Materials Inventory (MRO)
  • Maintenance Recruit to Retire
  • Manufacturing Process Reliability and Equipment Reliability
  • Departmental budgets and computerized maintenance management systems
  • Preventive/predictive and corrective maintenance programs
• Assure the safe execution of all maintenance and utility activities, demanding compliance with all safety procedures.
• Champion safety as the first consideration for all employees/contractors and promote a safe work environment.
• Maintain facility and assets to meet regulatory guidelines (e.g., USDA, FDA, OSHA, EPA).
• Optimize costs through effective budget planning and management, minimizing loss and waste.
• Optimize the availability and safe operation of production assets through predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
• Coordinate major maintenance and project requirements with manufacturing, production, and engineering, including major downtime activities and capital budget development.
• Train maintenance staff on effective maintenance practices, including:
  • Computerized maintenance management systems
  • Problem-solving tools
  • Risk and failure analysis
  • Maintenance scheduling and data analysis
  • Equipment histories
• Set and evaluate departmental goals and objectives collaboratively with maintenance supervision, factory leadership, and regional reliability managers.
• Conduct special studies to improve departmental services, equipment reliability, and factory operations.
• Provide direction for the operation and maintenance of utilities (e.g., air, steam, water, nitrogen, ammonia) and wastewater facilities.
• Share best maintenance practices with other Kraft Heinz professionals through semi-annual forums and regular communication.
• Ensure parts availability in the MRO stockroom to minimize equipment downtime while balancing inventory costs.
• Assist with evaluating reliability, utility, facility, production, and packaging needs for capital equipment.
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the Quality Risk Management Process (QRMP) system and operational standards.
• Partner with business leaders on equipment and manufacturing reliability, process improvements (Six Sigma/Lean), and change initiatives.
• Manage and evaluate maintenance staff, including performance management, employee improvement, and development plans.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager to support the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; focus in Engineering or related technical field highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership experience within a manufacturing environment required.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment required.
• Extensive knowledge in the following areas:
  • Packaging/Mechanical Operations
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Instrumentation
  • Electronics/Controls
  • Utility Systems
  • Boiler and ammonia refrigeration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate, empower, train, direct, lead, evaluate, and coach a diverse team.
• Ability to effectively plan and manage change within large enterprise organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS required.
• Ability to manage a continuous operation (24 hours, 7 days per week).

Benefits

Our Total Rewards philosophy provides a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families, complementing Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

• Coverage for employees and eligible dependents: Affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savings for the future through tailored plans.
  • Physical: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Social: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
  • Emotional: Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • Financial: 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
• Wellbeing: Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being.

Pay

• New Hire Base Salary Range: Competitive, taking into account internal equity and varying by geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Bonus: Eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Location: Kendallville Plant