Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

· This position is responsible for managing the repair and maintenance of all Production Equipment. Scope of responsibilities includes managing the Preventative Maintenance Program, trouble-shooting downtime and inefficiencies, and managing a staff of roughly shift mechanics/specialists/ MRO buyer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist in creating and implementing a yearly capital expenditure budget for Cake, Sugar, and Jacket Wrapping Production and Production Maintenance departments

· Assist in developing and maintaining yearly Production Maintenance department operating budget including labor, equipment, parts, and department staffing needs

· Facilitate equipment modifications as needed to satisfy production and packaging needs within Cake and Sugar Cone Production.

· Oversee training of all Production Maintenance Technicians within department and continuously review Maintenance Technician classification qualifications with revisions as necessary

· Create/maintain/modify all production equipment Preventative Maintenance Programs

· Maintain/update plant-wide electrical safety programs including Lock Out/Tag Out and Arc Flash Protection based on OSHA and NFPA70E standards

· Participate in post-accident assessments and crisis management scenarios

· Maintain and store all equipment records including startups/repairs/modifications

· Schedule all Maintenance labor and work assignments during normal production

· Schedule all Maintenance labor and work assignments during plant shutdown periods, including coordinating required work within other departments in company

· Coordinate/plan all efforts within MRO purchasing and inventory control

· Coordinate/plan with plant production scheduling department on needed equipment/line shutdowns to perform required preventative maintenance

· Coordinate/plan with IT Department in implementation of EAM/CMMS software within the department

· Utilize education, skills and experience to collect data, define problems, analyze criteria and solutions and make decisions for the collective goal of making company processes safer, more efficient and profitable

· Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Review technical drawings

· Read, analyze and follow directions

· Must be able to speak, listen and openly communicate with team members and actively participate in and effectively lead team/department meetings and initiatives

· Apply formulas and mathematical concepts and to use them in product and process development

· Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

· Perform assigned work duties independently with minimal supervision

· Apply electro-mechanical aptitude and strong multi-tasking ability to necessary tasks

· Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, which includes expectations of punctuality and limited unapproved absences.

· This position involves periodic bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting.

· Must have full use of arms and legs to climb stairs and ladders to access all areas of the plant and offices

· Push or pull with up to 50 lbs. of force on an occasional basis

· Able to stand on and/or walk up to10 hours per day

· Must be able to detect audible tones and alarms

· Must be available to travel occasionally

QUALIFICATIONS:

· BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred

· A minimum of 3 years of management experience in a related field is required.

· Robotics and automation experience preferred

· Proficient with the following software: Microsoft office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Project)

· Experience with PLC Control Systems is preferred.

· Experience with EAM/CMMS Software is preferred.

· Autocad/Solidworks experience is preferred.

· Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to work both in a team and independently

· Excellent interpersonal skills required

· Demonstrated history of problem solving for continuous improvement and timely project completion