Maintenance Manager

Summary:

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the production maintenance function at the manufacturing facility. This role includes managing an annual maintenance and repair budget, including personnel costs, exceeding $8 million.

This position is supported by Maintenance Supervisors and a Planning/MRO Supervisor as direct reports, and oversees a technical team of over 60 full-time employees.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement technical maintenance support systems and processes.
• Lead process improvement projects.
• Serve as a key member of the facility's Engineering & Maintenance organization.
• Plan, supervise, and schedule all machinery, electrical, and packaging maintenance projects to optimize facility and personnel use.
• Ensure maintenance activities are conducted effectively within budget and schedule constraints.
• Communicate maintenance schedule changes, project specification changes, and labor variances throughout the facility.
• Promote the development of new job methods and procedures; maintain systems and procedures to enhance productivity in the maintenance unit.
• Ensure contracts are correctly interpreted and uniformly followed by maintenance personnel.
• Develop and recommend the annual maintenance budget and goals, incorporating input from plant leadership.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and liaise with state and federal representatives to maintain adherence to laws and regulations.
• Support the internal Continuous Improvement Program (Sweet Success) by facilitating Professional Maintenance and Autonomous Activities pillars.
• Motivate team members to achieve plan goals and foster a data-driven, team-based culture.
• Understand the Commissioning, Qualification, Verification (CQV) process.
• Apply reliability expertise to stabilize and improve operations, reducing variation and enhancing Total Effectiveness (TE) through capital, procedural, and operational improvements in both planned and unplanned downtime areas.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Packaging, Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Civil) or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in the food processing industry managing a diverse, technical staff.
• Experience with CMMS systems and TPM methodology.
• In-depth knowledge of food industry processes, equipment, and technologies.
• Understanding of financial indicators and experience in budget development and management.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, hazard communications, accident investigation, and safety training methods).
• Strong people management skills, including communication, leadership, effective presentation, coaching, crisis management, motivation, team building, organization, time management, and stress management.
• Good written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently, and results-oriented.
• Flexibility to work during non-business hours to meet business needs.