Basic Purpose:

Responsible for servicing, and efficient maintenance of production machinery and equipment and building. Provide strong leadership role of peers as directed.

Must be able to work 3rd shift 10:00pm - 6:30am

Essential Responsibilities / Specific Duties:

• Ensure proper maintenance of facility machinery, building and grounds.
• Recommend, plan and implement equipment needs to improve production efficiency, achieve cost reduction, and improve quality of product produced.
• Maintain company property to regulatory standards, (state, local, safety, and GMPs).
• Develop, schedule and control preventative maintenance program to maintain production machinery and equipment in proper working condition.
• Oversee work order program to ensure work orders approved are prudent and are completed in a timely fashion.
• Ensure GMP and safety policies are followed by direct reports and contractors.
• Maintain e-time, conduct reviews, and perform training of direct reports.
• Maintain work areas and storage areas in a clean and neat fashion abiding by GMP standards.
• Maintain inventories of maintenance material, supplies and repair parts at required levels by initiating requisitions for purchase and working with the PM clerk; periodically review inventory for proper upkeep at plant facilities.
• Assists in coordination of capital installations.
• Support in training of operators on maintenance related aspects of equipment.
• Perform other work related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Key Competencies (list education requirements and special training / certification requirements here):

1. High school diploma or GED equivalent required
2. Five (5) or more years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, and programming in a food manufacturing environment
3. Forklift certified
4. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors
5. Innovative thinker with issue-framing and analytical problem solving skills
6. Ability to deploy resources effectively
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills
8. Sound administrative and computer skills
9. Good interpersonal skills and ability to motivate others to accomplish Company goals.
10. Fluency in English, both written and verbal.