What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE MANAGER position at Peterson Farms Inc?
OVERVIEW
The Maintenance Manager directs and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in the repair, maintenance, and installation of production equipment and facilities maintenance by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate personnel.
Duties:
- Plans and directs maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance activities to support continuous production and minimize equipment downtime.
- Leads, trains, and develops maintenance personnel, coordinating work priorities and reinforcing company policies, safety standards, and performance expectations.
- Maintains knowledge of plant operational systems and equipment, including refrigeration, electrical, air and piping systems, PLCs, filling and packaging equipment, and support systems.
- Ensures reliable operation of plant utilities and support systems, including heat, steam, electrical power, gas, and compressed air needed to maintain continuous production.
- Analyzes maintenance, production, and quality data to identify issues, implement process improvements, reduce operating costs, and optimize labor and equipment utilization.
- Manages maintenance resources, budgets, projects, and equipment needs, collaborating with Engineering, Production, Quality, and management to resolve issues and complete projects safely, effectively, and on budget.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, and completeness in a timely manner.
- Self-starter who can independently accomplish tasks; is proactive, flexible and takes initiative.
- Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively, efficiently and professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Strong and problem-solving skills.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in a mechanical engineering or related field and three to five years related experience and/or training in a management position preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.