Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily execution of scheduled and non-scheduled repairs and other activities to minimize equipment downtime.
• Lead the development of an efficient line operation that meets or exceeds quality, food safety, people safety, service, and cost requirements.
• Develop and coach members of the maintenance team at all levels of the organization to improve people and equipment efficiency for the long term.
• Accountable for R & M performance indicators.
• Provide a safe work environment.
• Plan, organize, schedule, and direct the activities in maintaining the plant manufacturing equipment for all production lines, support utilities, and facility packaging.
• Direct responsibility for all the hourly Maintenance staff on all shifts.
• Develop the technical skills of mechanics through in-house training programs and facilitate all areas of people management such as corrective action, attendance, PTO, and other plant policies.
• Ensure that all equipment is operational and OSHA compliant.
• Enhance existing maintenance programs/systems for all manufacturing equipment to further reduce plant equipment downtime.
• Audit and monitor the refrigeration system and continuously improve processes/procedures by developing and modifying SOP's.
• Coordinate purchase orders and maintain necessary inventory of spare parts; operate within budget.
• Achieve and sustain world-class maintenance standards through developing direct reports and associated systems.
• Daily execution of preventive maintenance to meet customer service requirements, quality specification, food safety, regulatory requirements, personal safety, equipment reliability, yields, and overhead costs.
• Coach Maintenance team to obtain the best performance; institutionalize best practices and continuous improvement.
• Build a collaborative working system in the region to improve efficiency, service, quality, and cost.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time (duration of the shift, 8 hours or more); walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; twist; crouch; bend continuously; crawl; use hands to handle or feel product or packaging; and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift; and is occasionally required to sit.
• The position involves walking and lifting, regularly, up to 30 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required to perform specific jobs.

• Work in heights of 25 ft or higher.
• Incumbent must operate light motorized equipment, hand, and power tools skillfully and safely.

• Must be able to drive a forklift or willing to learn and be certified to drive one.

Requirements:

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of production experience required; leadership role preferred.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, and Food Safety.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate people.
• Strong English skills required; understand, read, write, and speak; additional languages are an asset.
• Good problem-solving, dispute resolution, time management, and organizational skills are required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.

• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food processing equipment, such as pumps, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, electrical and process control systems, and utility systems such as compressed air and industrial waste handling.
• Working knowledge in ammonia, refrigeration systems, preventive maintenance programs, and solid knowledge of industrial electricity and associated standards.
• Ability to work within a diverse work environment and team.
• Proven/demonstrated project management experience and process improvement ability.
• Must be PC literate with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to use computerized maintenance systems to track work orders, PMs, and inventory.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

 Working Conditions:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; the role requires flexibility.
• This job operates within a refrigerated Packhouse and occasionally will occasionally work in the greenhouse where temperatures range.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.