Asst Maintenance Manager

• →Assists the Maintenance manager with all maintenance functions (i.e., scheduling repairs, PM’s, installation and repair of equipment, facility and grounds upkeep, etc.)
• →Supervise the maintenance department staff in the day-to-day operations to ensure minimal equipment downtime, costs, and optimal accountability, productivity, and efficiency
• →Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failure, devise and implement a long-term fix
• →Manage the department budget within approved limits, monitor and recommend cost-saving and standardization methods; implement
• →Review requests for maintenance and prioritize repairs based on urgency and availability of resources
• →Inspect equipment to identify current and potential maintenance needs; recommend equipment upgrade or modification to improve performance or reliability
• →Ensure equipment maintenance records are accurate and up-to-date
• →Mentor, coach, and train/ cross-train employees, encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• →Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis
• →Follow and promote all safety initiatives, ensuring training is completed as required and on time, helping to maintain a zero accident culture
• →Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

• →This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People,

  Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus, and Conflict Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted for a degree

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a maintenance leadership role in a manufacturing environment; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in scheduling/planning
• Thorough understanding of required support for maintaining utility function (i.e. refrigeration/freezing systems, boilers, HVAC, PLC controls, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of conflict resolution and the ability to confront and resolve issues efficiently and effectively; knowledge of timekeeping requirements and policy adherence preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements surrounding food manufacture
• Intermediate computer ( i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) and math skills
• Must have exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate in English and communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and a sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level, and a strong sense of urgency

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required
• Read and understand MSDS sheets
• Maintain updated knowledge and training/ certification on relevant safety topics
• May be required to enter a confined space

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work non-standard hours (holidays, weekends, off shift) as required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; occasionally required to lift overhead
• Ability to traverse an outside environment (including inclement weather conditions) daily
• Must have the ability to work in high altitudes, elevated areas, and/or enclosed spaces as needed
• Subject to cold, wet, and/or dusty and hot environments
• May be exposed to loud equipment with noise over 85 decibels, requiring hearing protection
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stand, and walk for the required shift