Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

 A Giant in the Consumer Brands industry is seeking a Maintenance Manager onsite in Sparks, Nevada.

Location Description

Just outside of Reno, Nevada, Sparks has no shortage of fun and engaging activities, including rodeos, festivals, and outdoor recreation. The Sparks team also supports the local Food Bank of Northern Nevada.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising Maintenance Coordinators, plant mechanical and electrical technicians and outside labor force, scheduling maintenance tasks and PM programs, maintaining and controlling maintenance budget and spare parts stockroom, and assuring that plant equipment meets OSHA regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Maintenance Leadership –  Provides consistent positive leadership to achieve required results through all maintenance coordinators and maintenance technicians.  Delegates work assignments to maintenance coordinators and technicians.  Insures that daily maintenance schedules, objectives and targets are communicated to, understood by and successfully addressed by all maintenance coordinators and technicians.  Frequently moves throughout the plant to check on technicians and equipment.  Identifies maintenance problems and applies solutions as appropriate.  Alerts management and appropriate personnel in production/other departments to any/all problems that interfere with achieving production targets.  Assist maintenance coordinators, technicians and production employees as required.  Complete reports as required.

Resource Management – Maintenance Coordinators & Technicians - Maintains continuous contact with Maintenance Coordinators & technicians to ensure that they understand maintenance assignments, are carrying out assigned duties and receive assistance in the event of problems.  Schedules and assigns Maintenance Coordinators to maintenance tasks.  Schedules overtime as needed.  Ensures that all technicians are properly trained.  Uses various techniques including coaching, small group meetings, one-on-one sessions, positive recognition and/or discipline to cause maintenance coordinators & technicians to achieve desired results.  Handles all 1st step grievances or similar dispute resolution mechanisms.  Maintains familiarity with collective bargaining agreement (union organized plants) and/or employee handbook.  Works with Plant Human Resources Manager to resolve any people issues and implement Human Resources programs, policies and procedures.

Resource Management – Materials – Ensures that all machinery/equipment is working properly.  Coordinates maintenance and/or repairs of equipment as needed.  Checks to see that all material – spare parts, specialty tools, fluids, etc. – are available when needed.  Reports any shortages immediately to Plant Purchaser and/or Plant Manager.

Safety – Ensures that work area is free of all hazards and technicians are following all safety rules and regulations.  Develops and maintains personal knowledge of safety rules and regulation.  Conducts daily area tour (hazard analysis) and resolves any/all safety issues in an expedient fashion.  Conducts accident investigations and prepares written reports.  Conducts regular safety briefings and orientations to ensure safe operations.  Attends monthly safety committee meetings.

Quality & Sanitation – Notifies and coordinates with QA representatives to resolve any issues or problems.  Ensures that all maintenance coordinators & technicians are knowledgeable of Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) and sanitation regulations.  Conducts frequent tours of plant to check that machinery is working properly and technicians are performing maintenance assignments in accord with GMPs and quality assurance standards.

Administration & Recordkeeping – Plans and budgets time efficiently; maintains files, reports in organized manner.  Processes and completes all required schedules, reports, maintenance coordinators time/payroll records, grievance meeting notes and technician discipline documents in a timely, accurate and professional manner.

DIMENSIONS: 

The Maintenance Manager position is an essential position in the plant and is responsible for the successful operation of plant production through its maintenance program.  Due to the high visibility of this position, incumbent is required to maintain a consistently positive, professional demeanor.  In addition, the position includes the following:

1. Responsible for 1 maintenance lead, 1 purchasing clerk and 20 maintenance technicians depending on shift and plant assignment.
2. Position requires shift, weekend and overtime work as needed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/ REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Good Planning and Organization Skills
2. Excellent Communication Skills – Verbal, Written, and Listening
3. Delegating, Coaching, and Checking
4. Problem Analysis and Decision Making Skills
5. Interpersonal Skills, Patience, Able to Resolve Conflict
6. Good Basic Math and Quantitative Skills
7. Mechanical Aptitude and Knowledge of Machinery
8. Working Knowledge of Electricity and Mechanics
9. Knowledge of Food Manufacturing Processes; Good Manufacturing Practices; OSHA Regulations; Quality Assurance and Sanitation Standards
10. Knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (union organized plants only)
11. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and OEE’s
12. AutoCAD experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representatives 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.

1. Must be able to return to plant on any shift and be able to work extended hours
2. Must be able to have access to plant equipment – requires climbing & bending
3. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
4. Must be able to work in hot and humid environment with temperatures of 100 degrees plus
5. Must be able to work in areas that may have wheat flour dust or other food ingredients
6. Must be able to work in loud/high noise volume areas
7. Must have visual acuity for reading instructions and observing work processes.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural or Food Engineering or equivalent experience/background - determined by plant manager
2. 5-8 Years relevant experience with minimum of four years supervisory experience
3. Other manufacturing/industrial experience will be considered.

Other Skills/Knowledge Desired

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