Maintenance Manager

Position Overview:

The Facilities Department Manager will oversee all activities within the maintenance and utilities departments to support plant operations, ensuring the achievement of company goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Facilities Department to support key functions such as:
  • Facility safety
  • Capacity assurance
  • Production growth
  • Quality assurance
  • Maintenance of process equipment, including material handling and utility systems
  • Efficiency improvements in both production and utilities
  • Refrigeration system operations
  • Continuous improvement of plant processes
• Develop and implement methods to improve plant utility and production process efficiencies.
• Ensure that all new equipment and utility installations comply with regulatory requirements and align with the plant's strategic goals.
• Enhance process and facility efficiency, minimizing production downtime by implementing predictive and preventive maintenance systems.
• Administer the capital and expense budget for the plant.
• Support the development of all Facilities Department personnel, ensuring proper training to meet organizational needs.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and work rules, including HAACP, SQF, GMP, and SOP.
• Ensure best value in purchasing materials and labor for all maintenance-related projects.
• Ensure the plant complies with OSHA, EPA, BOCA, DEQ, Board of Health, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist the Senior Facilities Manager with assigned projects and company objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 5-7 years of maintenance or utility management experience.
• Certification in Reliability Leadership (CRL) or Maintenance & Reliability (CMRP) is a plus.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with Oracle EAM or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) required.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Contractor management experience.
• Problem-solving experience using RCA, A3, 5Why, or similar methodologies.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information to all levels of management.
• Analytical and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desirable.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) training or knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing maintenance in the meat industry is a plus.