Commissary Maintenance Lead - Irvine

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the safety and well‑being of all associates under his/her leadership.
• Works very closely with production, QA and Sanitation departments to troubleshoot every processing equipment in plant on as need basis and keeps it working as per operating manual.
• Leads all mechanical and electrical staff to assure that all required maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely manner and that the plant is prepared for all production requirements.
• Assists Maintenance Manager in recruiting, training, coaching, and evaluating performance of all staff as required.
• Assists Maintenance Manager in establishing and maintaining an adequate but not excessive inventory of spare parts and supplies to assure that all critical pieces of equipment perform properly and have proper backup to provide for continual operation during production periods.
• Assure that all mechanical and electrical equipment conforms and complies with all safety and operational regulations and requirements.
• Actively support plant safety and loss prevention activities including employee training, enforcement of safety procedures, accident investigations and timely implementation of safety and related repairs and improvements as needed.
• Perform special projects and/or reviews as assigned.
• Ensures full compliance with facility and department safety rules, HACCP, SSOP’s & GMP’s according to Company’s Food Safety guidelines.
• Monitors and documents all maintenance personnel activities for performance and compliance with strict adherence to Company standards for quality, safety, sanitation and overall productivity through job analysis, training, and timely documentation.
• Leads, coaches, develops and cross train Team Members to deliver the highest quality to Operations.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• In Conjunction with QA Director, assists maintenance department on all Fire Inspections, FDA Inspections, USDA Inspections, US Agriculture Inspections, and all Orange County Health Department Inspections and works closely with QA Director on responses and corrective actions.
• Maintains all equipment in optimum operational condition.
• Leads maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Executes the Safety program of the Plant and leads by example.
• Under the guidance of Maintenance Manager, assists in planning, developing, and implementing new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Confers with management, production, warehouse, and quality assurance personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Monitor daily department’s KPI’s.

• Must have basic mechanical skills.
• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years of experience in a food manufacturing setting with strong knowledge of inventory and supply‑chain processes.
• Basis computer skills – particularly Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to think strategically and constructively in a team setting.
• Basic written, verbal, communications, interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Must have an outstanding attendance record.

• Food Handlers Certification.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(Occasionally 1-33%; Frequently 34-66%; Continuously 67-100%)

• Must be able to lift to 10 Lbs. (Continuously)
• Must be able to lift to 30 Lbs. (Frequently) and exert force up to 40 Lbs. (Occasionally)
• Stand (Frequently)
• Walking (Frequently)
• Sitting (Frequently)
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel (Continuously)
• Reach with hands…