Responsible for overall equipment repair and maintenance as well as regulatory requirements for the plant. Proposes and leads projects to upgrade equipment / facilities consistent with company goals and government regulations.

Participates in the preparation and monitoring of the department budget, hires and manages required maintenance staff to meet or exceed goals around safety, food safety, quality, morale, productivity, cost, and service.

Essential Job Functions1.Develops required equipment preventative maintenance programs and monitors execution of same with the QAD Software package.

Ensures that personnel are assigned to repair requests and that repairs are completed timely and effectively.2.Will lead projects involving the installation, modification or renovation of equipment and facilities.

Monitors project timelines and advises appropriate management on status. Implements strategies to upgrade the equipment and facility for improvements to efficiency, safety, and reliability.

3.Collaborates with suppliers, contractors, and other involved parties to ensure customer needs and plant strategic goals are met.

5.Assists in hiring, training, and development of required maintenance staff. Supervise and implement training of employees on proper GMP"s;

Lock-out / tag-out, HACCP, HAZCOM and other safety training.6.Develops the weekly maintenance team schedule and monitors all time tracking exercises.

7.Fairly and consistently adheres to and administers all plant policies, rules, and government regulations.8.Works with all levels of plant management to assure plant goals are supported as needed to deliver facility goals including quality, safety, efficiency, sanitation, productivity, morale, and cost.

9.Support Plant Safety program through participation in the facility safety team and effective execution of actionable items.

10.Assists Buyer / Planner in ordering and maintaining spare parts inventory as defined by the Maintenance Manager.11.Special Projects and other duties as assignedEducation / Training : Required : HS degree or equivalentPreferred : BA / BS in Engineering or technical fieldExperience / Knowledge / Abilities : Required : *3 years related experience (maintenance with supervision)*Excellent interpersonal skills*Excellent communication skills*Proficiency in MS Office products*Leadership, training, and coaching skills*Working knowledge of FDA, OSHA, and environmental food manufacturing standards.

• Excellent analytical and judgment skills*Excellent prioritization skills and ability to deal with ambiguity

Last updated : 2024-05-12