Overview

TITLE: DIRECTOR OF PLANT MAINTENANCE AND RELIABILITY

LOCATION: ARVIN, CA

COMPENSATION: $150,000 - $175,000 / YEAR

PURPOSE:

Provide management, direction, and oversight responsibilities for all plant maintenance functions and activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership and management for the overall maintenance team in areas such as safety, planning, TPM/reliability, cost, labor utilization, and efficiency.
• Develop and implement the overall plant’s preventative and predictive maintenance programs while implementing reliability best practices to ensure dependability and machine efficiency.
• Direct responsibility for managing departmental budget. Champion the creation of departmental goals thru the development of KPIs while using Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Work with Operations to create capex budget and conduct regular financial review for department.
• Analyze processes and performance gaps to guide resources that resolve manufacturing, and maintenance inefficiencies to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays.
• Initiate corrective/preventive and continuous improvement actions and actively participate in developing, implementing, and verifying corrective/improvement opportunities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout much of the working day. Ability to occasionally move about inside the office and in food processing facilities. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment. Ability to visually inspect equipment and product. Must be able to work in different temperatures (working temperatures as hot as 100° to 110° F and as cold as 20° F to 32° F). Must be able to work in a high noise area.

Additional Info

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent field, preferred, but prior experience may be substituted for degree.
• 10 years of experience in maintenance management and /or industrial engineering including leadership experience in industrial food manufacturing required.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of advanced equipment, maintenance tracking software applications, safety standards, and comprehensive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in facility maintenance, optical sorting, automated packaging, industrial electrical, and an understanding of product flows.
• Proven track record of motivating individuals, including direct supervision of crews and training of staff.
• Ability to interact effectively and objectively with all levels of employees and across departments throughout the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical skills.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with MS Excel and MS Word.
• Remote work not available for this position.
• Some travel may be required (5%).
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen.

Benefits

ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k plan with a discretionary match, subject to a vesting schedule
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday Time and Personal Hours
• Employee Vehicle Purchase/Lease Programs
• Subsidized gym membership with InShape health clubs
• Free on-site personal training and other wellness-focused activities at company gym
• Tuition discount partnership program with University of La Verne
• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California
• Work life balance