Assistant Maintenance Manager

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Under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager, manages maintenance function, supervision of employees and upkeep of facility and grounds. This role assists with continuous improvement in cost, quality, service and asset utilization while remaining compliant with company policies and procedures and regulatory, Federal and State guidelines, regulations and laws with providing direction and insight with the managing.

• Assists Maintenance manager with all maintenance functions (i.e. scheduling repairs, PM’s, installation and repair of equipment, facility and grounds upkeep, etc.)
• Supervise the maintenance department staff in the day-to-day operations to ensure minimal equipment downtime, costs and optimal accountability, productivity and efficiency
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failure, devise and implement long term fix
• Manage the department budget within approved limits, monitor and recommend cost saving and standardization methods; implement
• Review requests for maintenance and prioritize repairs based on urgency and availability of resources
• Inspect equipment to identify current and potential maintenance needs; recommend equipment upgrade or modification to improve performance or reliability
• Ensure equipment maintenance records are accurate and up-to-date
• Mentor, coach and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis
• Follow and promote all safety initiatives, ensuring training is completed as required and on time, helping to maintain a zero accident culture
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies:
Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from an accredited institution
• Combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a maintenance leadership role in a manufacturing environment; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Minimum one (1) year experience in scheduling/planning
• Thorough understanding of required support for maintaining utility function (i.e. refrigeration/freezing systems, boilers, HVAC, PLC controls, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of conflict resolution and the ability to confront and resolve issues efficiently and effectively; knowledge of timekeeping requirements and policy adherence preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding food manufacture
• Intermediate computer (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) and math skills
• Must have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate in English with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must possess a strong customer‑centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required
• Read and understand MSDS sheets
• Maintain updated knowledge and training/ certification on relevant safety topics
• May be required to enter confined space

• Ability to work non-standard hours (holidays, week‑end, off shift) as required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; occasionally required to lift overhead
• Ability to traverse an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) on a daily basis
• Must have the ability to work in high altitudes, elevated areas and/or enclosed spaces as needed
• Subject to cold and wet and/or dusty and hot environments
• May be exposed to loud equipment with noise over 85 decibels requiring hearing protection
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stand and walk for required shift

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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