Under the direction of the maintenance manager, this position is responsible for monitoring the daily maintenance operations, and employees working in the maintenance department. This individual will work as a team player in all levels of the organization to develop, implement and maintain processes that increase the plant’s safety, quality, and production performance. Works directly with leadership team members to complete necessary repairs timely to support the plant’s production processes. Job Duties:All employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibility.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, directing work and approving time worked; appraising performance;rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Provide direct supervision to the maintenance department which includes the foreperson and technicians.Provides daily task assignments to maintenance employees and communicates completed repairs to leadership.Coordinates a rotational schedule for maintenance employee completion of special projects.Actively participate in the following meetings: SQF management review, safety and loss control, quality, staff, and employee training.Ensure all maintenance employees are properly trained and certified with the followingOSHA requirements: arc flash, aerial lift, confined space, first aid/CPR, fall protection,forklift, hazardous communication – Right To Know, hearing conservation, hot works, lockout/tagout, and general shop safety.Frequently review the complete operation of the plant and recommend improvements; and revise procedures to improve plant performance.Conduct routine inspections of equipment and property and report findings to the maintenance manager. Create work orders, assign the work and verify completion.Follow up with plant employees and outside contractors to ensure that work has been completed as approved, within the timeframe indicated, and within the amount allocated.Examine and maintain the safe and efficient operations of the plant’s production and packaging equipment.Review preventative maintenance schedules, effectiveness and assignments for continuous improvement.Oversee all basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on all plant equipment.Maintain cooling water systems.Assist the plant’s regulatory manager with sampling and necessary repairs of equipment.Must be able to take rotating “on call” leadership coverage to provide weekend assistance.Review the foreperson’s documents on assignment/scheduling of daily work orders.Coordinate with corporate purchasing department to assist with purchasing of supplies,Prepare purchase orders for properly requisitioned items. packaging and other items with company-wide pricing.Ensures total compliance with all company rules and regulations.Safeguards confidentiality of company information.Follows Good Manufacturing Practices and supports Food Safety Practices.Fosters a “safety first” atmosphere. Champions safety with employee engagement and participation, instilling behavior-based safety observations. Identify and investigate safety concerns and implement corrective plan of action.Provides backup to Emergency Response Coordinator and participates in the ERT team.Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety policies and practices, reporting any nonconformity.Adhere to all Safety policies and practices, reporting any nonconformity.Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures. Reporting any nonconformity.Refer to work instructions.Other duties as assigned.An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. JOB INFORMATIONNumber of Job positions available: 1Job Type: Full Time/Salaried.Starting Salary: 70-75k annuallyHours Per Week: 40+Overtime: Yes, not paid for/salaried position.Workweek: Mon – Fri 7am – 3:30pmShift: 1st shift, This will be a daytime position. Extra hours may be necessary.Payment Days: Biweekly on ThursdaysPayment Type: Direct DepositRest Breaks: as needed
