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Form of work- Primary Responsibilities:
- Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
- Responsible for promoting spirit of teamwork and productivity among maintenance personnel in accordance with Farms system.
- Develops, refines and administers maintenance qualification and training programs.
- Develops, refines, and administers plant maintenance procedures.
- Reviews job orders to determine work priorities.
- Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with maintenance staff.
- Directs training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
- Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
- Directs workers and contractors engaged in buildings and grounds maintenance activities, such as snow and ice removal, mowing lawns, removing weeds, and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse.
- Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
- Keeping a record of all day-to-day maintenance and service activities undertaken in a facility.
- Evaluating the performance of the subordinates.
- Complying with all corporate policies, Food Safety Policies, GMP and the Occupational Safety and health administration rules (OSHA) while carrying out maintenance functions.
- Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
- Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations in line with Food Safety and GMP guidelines.
- Confers with management, production and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
- Prepares department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget.
- Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Correspond with various departments in the form of writing routine reports and correspondence.
Education/Background Requirements:- Bachelor's degree or Trade School or Certification program required.
- At least five years of related plant maintenance experience or equivalent required.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required- Requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of plant maintenance, and a good working knowledge of electrical, carpentry, and plumbing.
- Requires strong verbal and written communications skills, and interpersonal skills necessary to supervise nonexempt personnel.
Working Conditions:- Environment includes an expansive newly erected warehouse, where the temperature ranges between 60°F - 100°F . The background noise approaches 85 dcbs.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
