Food Production Facilities Manager

PrideNow is Hiring for a Facilities Maintenance Manager (Food Production) in Newark, NJ. It's Permanent/ Direct Hire opportunity.

Salary Range: $90-120k annually
Shift: Day shift, shift usually starts at 6am and ends at 3:30pm (Need to be flexible)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Overview:

Manage all activities of the Facilities Department (Maintenance and Utilities) to support each department at the plant and ensure fulfilment of Company goals.

Essential Functions:

1. Manage the Facilities Department to support:

Facility Safety, Capacity Assurance, Production Growth, Quality Assurance, Process equipment (including material handling equipment) and utility maintenance, Process and Utility efficiency improvements, Refrigeration System operations, Continuous Process and Plant improvements, Manage Direct Reports

2. Develop and implement methods to improve efficiencies of plant utilities and production processes.

3. Ensure all new equipment and utility installations meet USDA requirements and the Plant’s strategic plan.

4. Improve process and facility efficiencies and reduce production downtime through a predictive/preventive maintenance system.

5. Help develop and administer the capital and expense budget for the plant.

6. Support personal development of all Maintenance Department associates.

7. Ensure all maintenance associates are properly trained to meet organization demands.

8. Ensure all Facilities associates adhere to company policies and work rules regarding HAACP, SQF, GMP and SOP.

9. Ensure best value in purchase of materials and labor for all Facilities related work.

10. Ensure that the Plant meets OSHA, EPA, USDA and other federal, state, and local agencies regulatory requirements.

11. Support the Plant Manager in any assigned projects and accomplishment of Company goals.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) to seven (7) years maintenance or utility management experience
• Strong project management skills
• Food manufacturing experience
• Contractor management experience
• Problem solving experience desired
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general information on a technical level
• Ability to effectively present information and communicate with all levels of management
• Good analytical and logical problem-solving skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable
• Maintenance management experience in the meat industry preferred
• Experience in vacuum packing
• Experience in High Pressure Boiler Operation - NJ Black Seal Boiler License (Hold or willing to obtain)

ABOUT US:

PrideNow is Pride Global's light industrial staffing organization, a distinguished division within the Pride Global umbrella.

Aligned with the overarching mission of Pride Global, we specialize in delivering top-tier human resources and workforce solutions to the light industrial industry. Leveraging the strength of our global network, PrideNow is dedicated to empowering diversity, ensuring compliance, and driving unparalleled success for businesses. As part of the Pride Global family, we bring forth a commitment to excellence and a comprehensive approach to meeting the unique staffing needs of our clients worldwide. Welcome to PrideNow, where our local expertise seamlessly integrates into the global excellence of Pride Global, shaping a future of dynamic workforce solutions.

BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:

Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

EEO STATEMENT:

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance management: 5 years (Required)
• Food Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• vacuum packing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000