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Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Direct oversite of Maintenance team
• Develop and follow up on overall production performance and quality standards
• Participate in daily update meetings, analyze and report on downtime or other issues
• Oversee department planning and coordination of workload based on production schedule and adapt to changing circumstances as needed
• Assist Maintenance Manager in leading implementation of maintenance processes driven through reliability programs and strategies
• Acts as plant buyer for all MRO parts and Facility Maintenance Services
• Develop work plans with cost and time estimates, specification, drawings, schematics, tools, materials, parts, craft skills required so the scope of work can be accomplished
• Maintains an open package of schedulable work orders which require equipment to be shut down so that some or all of them can be performed in the event of an unscheduled shutdown of that equipment; these unscheduled shutdown lists are prepared, reviewed and updated weekly.
• Develops a file of standard work orders (plans) for regularly recurring repair jobs, based on historical experience, to simplify the planning process
• Evaluate and recommends improvements in methods, equipment, procedures, etc.
• Drive results – including production volume and reliability, labor management, workflow, and materials loss reduction
• Oversee compliance with GMP, Food Safety & Quality SOPs, and HACCP guidelines. Do quality checks and confer with Quality on food quality issues
• Understand and model personal safety policies, reporting any safety hazards, and actively prevent/eliminate hazards that can cause injury or illness
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the Kitchen, Warehouse, and Quality Assurance
• Work with Sanitation to ensure rooms are ready for production
• Work closely with all departments to troubleshoot issues and communicate needs
• Work with HR regarding hiring, employee relations, and termination needs
• Monitor onboarding of new employees and performance-based training or cross-training activities
• Communicate clear performance expectations and provide performance coaching
• Monitor/guide supervisory completion of time cards, performance reviews, and dealing with employee issues
• Lead/participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Foster a spirit of cooperation and respect within team and with other departments

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and education in Industrial Maintenance Management, Engineering, Operations, or applicable technical knowledge or Degree/Certification from a Trade School
• HACCP knowledge or certification 
• 5-7 years’ experience managing groups of employees in a production environment
• 3+ years’ experience in industrial operations, Plant operations, maintenance, utilities and/or related field
• Prior maintenance planner/buyer experience in a production setting
• Effective people management in a multi-cultural, multi-generational workforce
• Maintenance planning skills, process flow understanding, and inventory management experience
• Practical problem solving and decision-making skills
• Safety management knowledge
• Strong, clear communication and coaching skills
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented
• Ability to write and present reports
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to question from groups of employees
• Ability to interact effectively with regulators, vendors, and outside industry groups
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and previous experience using computerized payroll/labor tracking

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in food industry
• Knowledge of and experience working with CMMS
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• LEAN experience 
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• SAP experience
• Knowledge and practice of NFPA 70E

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen.
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)