My client, a leader in the functional protein production industry, is on the hunt for an experienced Maintenance Manager. This person will help oversee plant operations along with supervising a maintenance crew in developing and implementing new machinery/equipment utilized in the production process.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associates or bachelor's degree in Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Engineering or related field preferred.
Experience:
-Three years of experience in a food processing environment preferred;
-Five years of equipment maintenance experience in areas such as agriculture, production, or manufacturing required;
-Three years supervisory experience required, five years' supervisory experience preferred; and strong electrical and PLC knowledge required.
JOB DUTIES:
-Supervises maintenance crew involved in the maintenance and installation of equipment and systems.
-Selects, trains, evaluates, coaches, motivates and ensures safety of the maintenance team.
-Develop, implements and sets priorities for the preventive maintenance program for operations machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities and grounds to assure the safe and efficient operation in accordance with state, federal, local regulations and company procedures.
-Monitors employee compliance with safety procedures.
-Collaborates with engineering and production teams in mechanical equipment layouts and necessary facility modifications to prepare for new equipment/machinery or mechanical processes.
-Collaborates with plant leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA and plant safety policies and procedures.
-Establishes relationships with contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Ensures work to be conducted has been vetted to be the most cost effective and efficient manner. Determines when repairs/malfunctions occur beyond the scope of internal capabilities, determines most appropriate source and works in conjunction with Plant Manager to schedule services.
-Responsible for coordinating maintenance department workflow, assigning projects to appropriate maintenance staff and ensuring the dependable operation of operations equipment/machinery with safety as the utmost priority.
-Maintains continual communications with production, maintenance, plant leadership, and/or engineering team as projects progress or as production concerns arise.
-Interprets mechanical specifications and operational methods of equipment/machinery, training plant personnel on the proper use, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment.
-Directs, assists, and troubleshoots repairs and breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner.
-Ensures company's food safety and quality policies are being followed.
Benefits Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Skills Mechanical
Maintenance
mechanics
Food Processing
Machinery
Food
Automation
PLC
Welding
electrical systems
