Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Summary:

Under the direction of the General Manager, organizes and manages the day-to-day function of the Maintenance department by delegating and supervising the completion of all preventive maintenance, special projects and daily maintenance needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department including staffing, reporting and compliance.
• Plan, assign, and prioritize work assignments of Maintenance Technicians.
• Responds to ongoing challenges by recommending improvements in repair methods.
• Identifies areas of operational conflicts with departmental procedures and suggests alternative solutions.
• Produces and submits weekly reports as requested by management.
• Purchasing of parts and sourcing according to company guidelines while adhering to purchasing requirements.
• Implements and enforces department best practices and procedures as prescribed by Plant Manager.
• Works in conjunction with Human Resources and department management in the recruiting, hiring and training of new maintenance employees.
• Implements and ensures all company safety practices, policies, and procedures are being followed by all employees as prescribed by management.
• Maintain and write standard operating procedures for the maintenance department.
• Perform advanced maintenance actions such as building repair, rolling stock repair, automation control calibration and repair, etc.
• Maintain the preventative maintenance programs for all equipment and facilities.
• Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
• Develop and maintain an accurate and organized parts inventory.
• Compute estimates and research costs of materials, labor, and/or outside contractors.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
• Supervise maintenance personnel and follow up on employee's evaluations, expectations, and results.

Qualifications:

• High School Education Technical Training (Preferred)
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/ CPR Certification.
• Minimal 5 Years Maintenance Experience
• Minimal 2 Years Supervisory Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understand and operate environmental controls, alarm systems, backup power, and other technology.
• Ability to track and document all activities with correct forms and paperwork.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical drives, gearboxes and general movement of equipment and materials.
• Strong knowledge of three phase 480/240 VAC motors and circuits; 110 VAC control circuits and motor starters with overload protection.
• High level of mechanical aptitude with plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.

Physical Demands:

• Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment:

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and water, and chemicals.
• Temperature is regulated for operations standards. Cooler temperatures occur in specific areas.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions.
• Employees are required to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) due to working in a food manufacturing environment (hairnets, clean clothes, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities