Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

Duties and 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 equipment efficiency for the long term.
• Accountable for R & M performance indicators.
• Operate and 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 and sister site(s.) (Texas)
• 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 applying internal policies and procedures
• 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.
• Build professional relationships with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Support remotely and travel to other sites as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills

• Certification in electrical or mechanical training preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year in a leadership role in a manufacturing or production environment required.
• Minimum of two (2) years in a technician role in a manufacturing or production environment required.
• Knowledge of food processing equipment, machinery and conveyor systems and understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and equipment operations.
• Working knowledge in refrigeration systems, preventive maintenance programs, and have an understanding of industrial electricity and associated standards.
• Proven/demonstrated project management experience and process improvement ability.

• 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.
• 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

• 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 utilizing proper techniques.

• 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 operate.
• Operation/warehouse role - This job operates within a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. 
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Hothouse Foods today!

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.

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