Preventive Maintenance Assistant Manager

Join our dynamic team as a Preventive Maintenance Assistant Manager at our advanced Portland Food Manufacturing plant. This pivotal role involves enhancing our asset reliability and maintenance operations, ensuring optimal production performance, and leading a skilled team to achieve continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
People and Labor Management

• Oversee and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in assigned areas, providing remote support as needed.
• Facilitate daily maintenance meetings and promote accountability for performance.
• Recruit, interview, and extend offers to mechanics, while managing union-related matters effectively.
• Develop the skills of the maintenance team through training and capability building initiatives.

Asset Reliability

• Manage lubrication programs and collaborate with reliability engineers to develop and execute maintenance strategies.
• Control the maintenance budget and implement cost-effective improvements.
• Lead preventive maintenance initiatives and support autonomous teams in standard development.
• Conduct root cause analysis to enhance line performance and minimize downtime.

Productivity and Process Improvements

• Collaborate with the Core Centric Team to reduce production line losses and improve equipment performance.
• Optimize inventory management by reducing obsolete parts and enhancing accuracy.
• Implement best practices across production lines and utilize data to recover from efficiency losses.

Labor & Scheduling

• Create and manage shutdown schedules for maintenance activities.
• Coordinate staffing for weekend shifts according to plant needs.
• Organize and prioritize maintenance tasks, ensuring efficient execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance role, preferably in manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Lead in a manufacturing environment, particularly in the food industry.
• Strong proficiency in project management and operational leadership.
• Computer skills including MS Office and experience with CMMS like SAP.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred; associate degree or equivalent experience considered.

Work Schedule & Benefits

The position operates Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM, with overtime and weekend work as necessary. Candidates must be flexible to work different shifts and be on call. We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and paid leave, with many benefits subsidized by the company.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have experience as a Maintenance Lead in a manufacturing setting, with a background in supervising union maintenance mechanics. Flexibility and a strong commitment to team leadership and operational excellence are essential.