Overview: The Facilities Department Manager is responsible for managing all activities within the Facilities Department, including Maintenance and Utilities, to support the plant's operations and ensure the achievement of Company goals. The Facilities Department Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the plant operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all relevant regulations, while also fostering the development of the maintenance team and supporting production goals.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the Facilities Department: ensure facility safety, guarantee capacity assurance, support production growth, maintain quality assurance, oversee process equipment, drive process and utility efficiency improvements, manager refridgeration system operations, and lead continuous process and plant improvements
- Develop and implement methods to enhance the efficiencies of plant utilities and production processes.
- Ensure all new equipment and utility installations meet USDA requirements and align with the plant's strategic plan.
- Improve process and facility efficiencies and reduce production downtime through a predictive/preventive maintenance system.
- Develop and administer the capital and expense budget for the plant.
- Support the personal development of all Facilities Department associates.
- Ensure all maintenance associates are properly trained to meet organizational demands.
- Ensure all Facilities associates adhere to company policies and work rules regarding HAACP, SQF, GMP, and SOP.
- Ensure best value in the purchase of materials and labor for all Facilities-related work.
- Ensure that the Plant meets OSHA, EPA, BOCA, DEQ, Board of Health, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
- Support the Senior Facilities Manager in assigned projects and in accomplishing Company goals.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of maintenance or utility management experience.
- Food manufacturing experience preferred.
- Maintenance management experience in the meat industry preferred.
- Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience with Oracle EAM or other computerized maintenance management systems required.
- Contractor management experience.
- Experience with RCA, A3, 5Why, or similar problem-solving techniques desired.
- Good analytical and logical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical information.
- Ability to effectively present information and communicate with all levels of management.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable.
- Process Safety Management (PSM) training or knowledge preferred.
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