Maintenance Manager - Food/Beverage Manufacturing

*JOB OVERVIEW:* The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* • Supervise, train and cross-train mechanics in all areas of the operation.
Must be able to develop mechanics’ skill and/or provide training to further their skill level to improve individual and facility performance.
• Practice safe work habits.
Follow proper lock out tag out procedures as required.
Completes all OSHA required training as required and corrects any unsafe conditions as necessary.
Issues discipline as required for unsafe acts.
• Responds to calls from line supervisors or operators to repair equipment as needed.
• Performs package change-overs on equipment as required.
• Schedule preventative maintenance on equipment as required.
• Participates daily in meetings and reports maintenance department objectives and opportunities.
• Works with Production Manager to analyze downtime data to prevent or minimize recurring issues and improve on process.
• Delivers consistent superior product quality by enforcing quality standards; maintaining HACCP and GMP’s.
• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.
• Maximizes equipment operation by developing and scheduling preventive maintenance; organizing change-overs.
• Directs, maintains and enforces the safety program for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Insures fair, equitable and respectful treatment of all employees.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.
*LANGUAGE SKILLS:* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports and other documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or company representatives.
Ability to effectively present information to management.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* The physical demands described here are representative 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel, sit for long periods of time, stand frequently, bend, squat, reach and turn to access files and office equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT:* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Field positions will be exposed to various unfamiliar conditions where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn and which may include, but are not limited to: manufacturing and warehouse plants, and other venues as directed by supervisor.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but increases significantly in warehouse and manufacturing plants.
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, supply chain management, logistics or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in related.
Experience in the beverage industry preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft business applications and various reporting software.
• Ability to read schematics.
• PLC experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and Kaizen.
• Knowledge of OSHA laws and training.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Solid business acumen, management, analytical, and problem-thinking skills.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Pass the drug test and physical exam.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible Full Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $110,000.
00 - $118,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * 7 years Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person Work Location: In person