Maintenance Manager

North Lawrence Plant (NCD), 22 County Rte 52, North Lawrence, NY 12967, USA

This position directs the Maintenance Department to support the manufacturing facility and manufacturing/corporate offices. This includes coordinating all functions of the department, providing cost‑efficient maintenance services to Operations, and assuring that all processing/equipment is safe and reliable to efficiently maximize production and meet quality requirements.

• Responsible for the Engineering Director position in their absence.
• Responsible for all maintenance shifts by using positive leadership skills and high visibility, motivating employees to achieve departmental and facility objectives, while following Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Safe Work Practices, and established Quality and HACCP practices to ensure consistent operations support.
• Lead and develop the maintenance shift supervisors.
• Develop and manage an effective Preventative Maintenance Program – utilize the most optimum preventative maintenance practices, effectively and resourcefully maintain all equipment in a productive and safe working condition.
• Develop and implement a long‑term maintenance strategy for the facility.
• Maintain building, facility and areas of direct responsibility in a sound clean condition suitable for the handling of food and food products.
• Develop, train and orient mechanics and maintenance employees to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Supervise employees in a union environment following the CBA. Administer disciplinary process in a timely and equitable manner. Confer with Human Resources on employee issues grievances, etc.
• Establish and implement developmental training programs for department employees – provide trained coverage in all maintenance areas, maintain cross training to give a broad skill set, continuously upgrade training in maintenance.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Determine department and work priorities; oversee repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment to ensure continuous improvement and uninterrupted production.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Manage the requisition of parts, tools, equipment, and supplies required for efficient operation and uninterrupted production.
• Develop an employee structure to ensure that the maintenance department is adequately staffed to provide suitable coverage for all foreseeable situations. Reduce downtime. Maximize run time.
• Direct and coordinate activities of mechanics and workers engaged in repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, effluent pre‑treatment, powerhouse, and utility.
• Direct maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, refrigeration or air required for operations.
• Review new product plans and discuss equipment needs and modifications with Engineering, Technology and the VP Manufacturing.
• Prepare department budget and monitor expenditure of funds in budget. Utilize budget control of department operations – maintain costs of maintenance within budget targets.
• Ensure compliance with company, federal, state, city, OSHA, EPA, etc. regulations.
• Takes an active role in Capital planning for the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years direct related experience including a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical manuals, contractor agreements, purchase agreements, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of directors, managers, customers,…