Manager, Maintenance

Overview

Guides the team responsible for maintenance and maintaining a safe environment. Responsible for overall department performance and productivity. Serves as a point of escalation for all assigned areas, including filling in on any shift where help is needed. Ensures compliance with all regulations and company policies and procedures.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

• Manages a team of entry to established level individual contributors and/or supervisors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of department goals. Responsible for HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces and meaningfully contributes to the development of systems, policies, and procedures. Participates in strategic planning for the function.
• Establishes goals for their team that are consistent with department goals. Initiates or recommends strategies to help team members achieve company goals, including improvement production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Designs and oversees policies, programs, and practices that ensure department success. Ensures smooth transition and communication for shift transitions.
• Responsible for accuracy and integrity of relevant systems (i.e., CCMS-PMC), ensuring data accuracy and timeliness. Conducts audits to ensure accuracy of submissions.
• Inspects, plans, and evaluates use of space and facilities. Plans, budgets, and schedules facility modifications including cost estimates, bid sheets, layouts and contract for construction and acquisitions.
• Identifies and recommends changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department and/or maintenance crews.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Partners cross-functionally to implement improvements.
• Oversees all projects and ensures cross-functional collaboration.
• Evaluates problems and assists with identifying and implementing solutions, including issues with repairs, construction, equipment modifications, etc.
• Evaluates, resolves, repair, construction and/or equipment modification problems or assist associates and/or contractors in solving related problems.
• Interprets and translates specifications, blueprints, and job orders to associates and outside contractors. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet project and production schedules.

• High school diploma / GED
• 6+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
• 2+ years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

• Strong knowledge of practical use of Mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic principals
• Solid understanding of the principal of machinery and the total process
• Experience in the Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical industry
• Firm leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, support, and motivate a team
• Ability to use math and physics to identify calculations needed in maintenance
• Effective technology skills with the proven ability to research, evaluate, and interpret data
• Skilled at root cause analysis, investigating accidents, and troubleshooting
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to effectively interact at all levels internally and externally
• Highly skilled at resource management, delegation, and prioritizing deliverables
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Bilingual / Spanish

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may…