General Purpose:

Provides work direction for technicians responsible for electrical, mechanical servicing, and efficient maintenance of production machinery and equipment, physical plant, and utilities in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures as well as customer policies. Ensures that maintenance department objectives are met including project, cost, quality, and safety. Maintains inventories and maintenance materials and supplies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and direction of assigned maintenance technicians according to cost and quality standards in the department.
• Develop and implement training plans for technicians to enhance their skills
• Schedule and assign tasks and/or work orders
• Monitor and adjust staffing levels to ensure efficient support of plant operations
• Inspects jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of workmanship and safety are maintained. Posses a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to transmit that sense of urgency to the technicians in a constructive manner
• Recommends and plans equipment needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction
• Work closely with the production group to coordinate work. Continually look for avenues to improve communication between the production and maintenance groups
• Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Coach and develop teammates, utilizing the performance management system.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and promote all plant safety initiatives
• Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee; but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required