Supervisors Maintenance Manager

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Full Time Sandusky, OH, US

Job Summary:

J.H. Routh Packing is looking for an experienced and dedicated Maintenance Manager/Superintendent that can direct the maintenance operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing maintenance programs. We are hiring a maintenance leader that can give direction and make tactical decisions while executing mid-range planning beyond weekly activities as it relates to driving improvement and implementing programs related to maintenance optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Directs maintenance operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing programs and company policies and procedures.
• Multi-craft/multi-skilled with expertise in electrical, electrical controls, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and fabrication
• Provides direction and make tactical decisions while executing mid-range planning beyond weekly activities as it relates to driving improvement and implementing programs related to maintenance optimization.
• Oversees daily operations of projects assigned to the department.
• Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices in food manufacturing, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventative/predictive maintenance.
• Identifies current and future maintenance requirements by establishing rapport with management, engineering, and production personnel and technicians to understand maintenance requirements at the warehouse.
• Ensures production operations by determining work priorities and scheduling repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment.
• Coaches and assists supervisors in executing short range planning of weekly activities, maintenance technicians and contractors, ensuring timely completion and quality of work in a proactive manner.
• Complies with all OSHA regulations and PSM requirements.
• Resolves maintenance problems by conferring with management, engineering, and quality assurance personnel.
• Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company
• Directly supervise maintenance Supervisors and technicians.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws.
• Ensures that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.
• Monitors operation of plant equipment and systems.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, solve problems in a timely manner and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Will assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.
• Have working knowledge pertaining to electric, air, stream, and hydraulic applications.
• Experienced with repair and making the necessary adjustments to high‑speed production equipment.
• Possess electric & PLC knowledge.
• Previous experience with industrial controls using Allen Bradley control platforms, motor controls a definite plus.
• Conducts employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contributions of maintenance technicians.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent leadership/managerial skills
• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in protein manufacturing facility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence outside of direct area of responsibility.
• Ability to multi-task
• Solid proficiency of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Teams)
• Must be available to cover ANY shift 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and work around production equipment.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, humid, noisy, and odorous environments.
• Ability to work around knives, machinery, and moving production equipment while following all safety requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move items as required.
• Ability to use a computer and complete production and employee-related documentation.

Additional Expectations:

• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Commitment to safety, quality, production, and company values.
• Maintain an active and…