Director of Maintenance

Our client, a nationwide provider of high-quality food products has an immediate opening for an experienced Director of Maintenance,to join their winning team in Collingswood.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Lead and manage the maintenance team, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance management program that includes preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Plans, drives, and oversees maintenance system programs to meet plant requirements.
• Creates and recommends purchasing plans to implement plant policies and objectives and to attain optimum utilization of machinery and materials; with overall cost reduction.
• Manages a team of mechanics and is responsible for the maintenance of the entire plant and all equipment.
• Oversees and manages the system to schedule and plan preventative maintenance jobs, using KAIZEN and One Point Lesson (OPL) on a regular basis to improve plant efficiency.
• Handles and reviews negotiation from contractors such as, quotes and cost estimates. All while monitoring expenditures, reconciling purchases, and maintaining accurate vendor files.
• Enhance our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other maintenance systems.
• Contribute to sustainable initiatives such as site inspections and energy surveys while remaining abreast of current legislation to ensure corporate compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in a maintenance management role or similar position within an industrial or commercial setting.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in HVAC systems, logic controllers, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics effectively.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance challenges.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• 7 to 10 years of maintenance experience in food processing facility is required.
• Ability to perform and comprehend verbal and written communication in English;
  Bilingual, English and Spanish preferred.
• Experience in budgeting, planning, estimations and building rapport with all team members.
• Effective leadership abilities and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good working knowledge of regulatory, legislative, and business environment required

Please apply today for immediate consideration!

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