Manager, Maintenance

About the role

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the facility maintenance operation to meet company objectives for production, quality, quantity, and cost. This includes participating in the strategic design and direction of maintenance processes, overseeing employee training, setting departmental production and performance goals, organizing work, and maintaining a productive and motivational climate.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and control the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain plant equipment and facilities in accordance with good engineering practices.
• Manage assets to execute an effective preventive maintenance program, minimize unscheduled downtime, and ensure equipment is ready to run when scheduled.
• Ensure all equipment and facility installations or modifications meet or exceed regulatory agency standards (USDA, FSA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) and comply with DFA policies and procedures.
• Assure production equipment can produce within the specifications and tolerances established by the equipment manufacturer.
• Oversee food safety and regulatory responsibilities, meet the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for manufacturing, and report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Consult with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and Production regarding desirable modifications or replacements of equipment and facilities to improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.
• Monitor and report maintenance key indicators to top management and recommend changes to drive improvement.
• Keep and update equipment and facility records and procedures, such as equipment manuals, schematic drawings, and facility drawings.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, lean tools).
• Develop and maintain an effective department through proper selection, training, and assignment of personnel capable of maintaining all equipment and facilities safely and efficiently.
• Develop objectives and performance standards for projects within the Maintenance Department to meet departmental, divisional, and corporate goals.
• Maintain and control the departmental budget, ensuring all work is completed within budget parameters and time constraints.
• Participate in meetings or communications with other departments to resolve ongoing problems, implement new procedures or processes, or develop new plans and designs.
• Utilize industry‑approved methodologies to ensure proper inventory control of MRO parts and adhere to all DFA Food Safety, Quality, Safety, and GMP policies, reporting any nonconformities.
• Understand and implement problem‑solving techniques, motivational techniques, long‑range planning, and employee & labor relations.
• Provide 24/7 availability.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering or a technical discipline.
• Three years of direct supervision or management experience in a maintenance and/or production environment.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Suite products and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work any shift.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Better Process Control School.
• Knowledge of factory automation, including PLC and HMI programming, network configuration, and servo systems.
• Knowledge of boiler operation and sanitary welding.
• Experience with various computer applications such as SAP or similar operating systems.

Travel

15%–25% travel, typically 1–2 times per quarter.

Pay

$100,000 – $110,000 per year.

Schedule

• Availability 24/7.
• Ability to work any shift.