SUMMARY:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support preventive maintenance program at local facility.
• Coordination of maintenance scheduling to reduce downtime while maintaining safe work practices.
• Utilizing CMMS and driving adherence to its usage
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and provide technical support to facility maintenance personnel.
• Maintain and monitor PDM system to include troubleshooting issues, software updates and hardware installations.
• Support General Manager by providing equipment analysis and recommended course of action for efficient and cost-effective machine operation.
• Execute CAPEX projects and initiatives to approved budgets and timelines.
• Direct and support maintenance employees to install, maintain and repair equipment as well as following good housekeeping practices.
• Manage and direct multiple projects simultaneously.
• Monitor machine downtime.
• Train and develop maintenance personnel.
• Responsible for overseeing parts inventory and ordering.
• Maintain and sustain CMMS and tracking spreadsheets accuracy.

Measures

• Plant wash cost per unit, variable and fixed.
• Repair and maintenance costs.
• Packaging materials expenditure to budgets.
• Zero Harm and OSHA compliance.
• Individual plant project delivery across multiple locations.
• Internal and external achievement of food safety regulations, environmental regulations both local and federal, and corporate policies.
• Mean Time between Time goals

Authority/Decision Making

• Recommendation on plant CAPEX investment and resulting return on investment.
• Manage network CAPEX to meet approved CAPEX budget. Typical annual budget of 3-11M.
• Overview wash machines and assorted peripheral equipment contributing to washing of RPC’s.
• Repair and maintenance budgets by individual wash facility.

Challenges

• High tempo work schedule includes various rotating shifts and weekends.
• Management of a large hourly work force in a high output production environment.
• Working autonomously with quickly changing customer requirements that necessitate forward and proactive thinking.
• Managing and motivating maintenance staff in a production environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree preferred.
• Demonstrated aptitude in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic applications.
• Process development experience and proven record in operational success in balancing cost, quality, and performance.
• Ability to develop and manage project plans with budget for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Documented OSHA safety training and/or accreditation strongly preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven planning and organizational skills with the ability to handle high volume operational requirements.
• Familiar with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to wage and hours, employee relations and safety.
• Computer literacy required, including proficiency in standard business applications included in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven Ability to work/develop and effective team within a high-volume 24-hour production/warehouse environment.
• Excellent on time decision making skills.

IFCO offers a competitive benefits package with new hire benefits starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment, 5% 401 (k) match, annual bonus potential and merit increases,