Manager - Maintenance

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Plan, manage, and direct the activities of maintenance, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical teams, providing ongoing engineering and technical support to ensure reliable plant operations.
• Develop, implement, and communicate short term and mid term (1-2 year) operating plans, ensuring alignment with plant, division, and corporate business strategies and clearly defining associate roles in achieving objectives.
• Support the development of long term strategic plans for the plant, including capital investments, asset reliability, and operational sustainability.
• Establish, implement, and maintain operating policies, procedures, and standards to support safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate associates by providing training, coaching, and development opportunities to enhance performance, engagement, and career growth.
• Communicate performance expectations, recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments, and address performance issues through consistent feedback and corrective action; ensure associates are equipped with necessary tools and resources.
• May serve as a member of the Plant Steering Team, contributing to cross functional decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Direct the analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of mechanical and operational issues, ensuring timely corrective actions and prevention of recurring equipment failures.
• Oversee the planning and scheduling of preventive maintenance and inspections, minimizing unplanned downtime and avoiding disruption to production schedules.
• Develop, track, and report operational metrics, maintenance performance data, and required management reports.
• Analyze and document root causes of production delays in daily production reporting.
• Ensure plant facilities, equipment, and grounds are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and fiscal objectives.
• Prepare and evaluate major equipment bids, review proposals, and approve capital and operational equipment purchases as appropriate.
• Represent the company in interactions with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants, ensuring cost effectiveness and technical compliance.
• May be responsible for plant safety programs, including coordination of fire safety inspections, internal audits, and implementation of corrective actions to address identified hazards.
• In smaller facilities, may oversee the machine parts storeroom, including inventory control and availability of critical spare parts.
• Stay current on emerging manufacturing technologies, maintenance systems, and engineering best practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• BA/BS degree in Engineering or related field or commensurate experience, ammonia refrigeration experience preferred.
• 5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, industrial electrical and mechanical systems and maintenance, and automated manufacturing process controls and equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of preventative maintenance techniques/scheduling and safety management.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP.
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield).
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.
• Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software.