Maintenance Director - Food Mfg

Growing food manufacturer is looking for a Director of Maintenance. The Director of Maintenance oversees and leads maintenance procedures and actions such as repairs and upkeep operations of our facilities and landscapes. They Director of Maintenance is well-versed in all maintenance processes and health and safety regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Directs the maintenance programs and processes within the plants to ensure timely and effective production

· Coordinates with other management staff to ensure efficiency in preventative maintenance and new equipment installation

· Oversees facilities design and inspection, equipment repair and installation

· Creating and implementing policies to optimize the operations of the maintenance department

· Supervise the maintenance personnel, including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, directing work, and conducting performance assessments

· Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues

· Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities

· Allocate workload and supervise & upkeep staff for completion of tasks

Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary

· Manage relationships with contractors and service providers

· Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities

· Responsible form tracking expenses, reporting progress, and assigning schedules

· Ensure health and safety policies

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to conduct trainings

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

· Solid understanding of plumbing and electrical systems as well as carpentry and other crafts

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Five years of maintenance management role

· Proven experience as maintenance manager or other managerial role

· Experience in planning maintenance operations

· Experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding and whole-facility maintenance