Manager, Maintenance

POSITION PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Manger is to oversee the development and implementation of maintenance practices to efficiently maintain the operation of the plant equipment, grounds, building, and production processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Develop the layout of plant processing lines to facilitate changes or additions to plant operations. Coordinate the planning and construction of plant additions or modifications.
2. Ensure that all safety and regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.  Maintain the compliance with all OSHA regulations.
3. Ensure that the Engineering Department personnel have all of the tools necessary to maintain the facility and processes in a sustaining manner. This is to include knowledge, training, and physical items to be successful
4. Develop and oversee implementation of the Capital and Expense Budget projects.
5. Maintain a working relationship with outside contractors and vendors to ensure that new work proceeds efficiently.
6. Ensure that the issues encountered in the day to day operation of the facility are addressed in a constructive and orderly manner. Communicate and interact openly with senior management. Lead and direct the work of direct reports in order to operate closely and cohesively with the other departments within the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work well with ever changing priorities and or situations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to define problems and to resolve them quickly.
• Must be a self-starter who can work well with people at all levels both in and out of the plant.
• Basic understanding of refrigeration principles and applications.
• Must be computer literate with the basic skills in Excel and MS Work.  Must have an understanding of the capabilities of CAD and the use of PLC type equipment.

Education and/or experience

Minimum of an Associate’s degree or the equivalent in experience with knowledge in the electrical and mechanical field. Five years of management experience in manufacturing, preferably in the meat industry.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

State Mechanical Contractor’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods through-out the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 40 pounds on occasion.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.  Periodic exposure to heat and cold (-40F to 110F) and noisy environment requiring ear protection.