Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible to plan and organize the work of the maintenance staff in order to achieve efficient operation of facility and all equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively responsible for the supervision of daily facility and preventive maintenance.

• Plan and assign specific work for mechanics and support personnel.

• Efficiently prioritize and schedule necessary maintenance equipment and activities based on PM schedule &/or production needs.

• Monitor and review work of staff to ensure quality and the pursuit of continuous improvement.

• May be asked to participate in building renovations. Ensuring that project stays within budget and conforms to company expectations.

• Follow company safety expectations with all equipment and chemicals.

• Promote and enforce a culture of safe work practices with all employees.

• Efficiently and effectively utilize AMM/CMS for work orders and preventative maintenance.

• Work with Quality Assurance to manage maintenance activities to ensure maintenance is following all food and safety programs.

• Responsible for employee relations including, work direction, hiring, training, performance management and discipline.

• As needed, plan, schedule and direct external contractors. Including holding them to company safety and GMP policies.

• Work cross functionally with other departments leaders to implement equipment changes and support needs.

• Manage department budget.

• All other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Safety Protocol

• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.

• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.

• Support safety policies and programs.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Technical degree or ten years of food production maintenance experience preferred.

• 2 years of aseptic processing or packaging preferred.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP).

• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.

• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.

• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.

• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.

• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.

• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

• Knowledge of products and dairy industry preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer