Maintenance Manager

Inw Group; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance management, particularly within the food and beverage industry, and possess excellent communication and technical skills. This role involves supervising a team, managing budgets, and driving initiatives for preventive maintenance to enhance production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance management experience preferred in food/beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge in Maintenance and Reliability.
• Experience with CMMS implementation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance associates and establish schedules.
• Manage department budget and maintain manufacturing assets.
• Drive maintenance initiatives focused on preventive maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Organized

Technical knowledge

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Maintenance and Reliability

CMMS management

OSHA compliance

Hands-on work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Vocational training certification

Job description

• Performs maintenance management by supervising & directing maintenance associates and establishing maintenance schedule priorities
• Maintains manufacturing assets and facility, parts inventory, monitoring purchase orders, invoice approvals, and manages the department budget.
• Performs performance and skill evaluations on direct/indirect reports
• Drives the maintenance and reliability initiative focused on preventive & predictive maintenance, rather than reactive.
• Performs other duties such as: coordinating external inspections, project management, ensuring safety of personnel, and performing other duties as required.
• Managing, maintaining, and establishing maintenance procedures for production lines in a food/OTC manufacturing environment to ensure production meets performance/efficiency standards.
• Maintains compliant safety standards and culture.
• Develops mechanic skills by conducting training meetings, one on one development sessions and external technical skills training; practices a continuous development approach.
• Sets and maintains departmental budget; reviews financial statements, monitors production line efficiencies and labor costs.
• Participates in designing and developing future production capacities by attending design meetings, coordinating with research & development regarding product changes and equipment capability and updating maintenance operating procedures and schedules.
• Responsible for maintaining food safety and quality systems as assigned.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Job Requirements:

• Education/Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred
  • Vocational training certification program and work experience will be considered in lieu of college degree
• Experience:
  • Three to five years of maintenance management
  • Preference for experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets; data bases and word processing
• Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products and processes
• Self-motivated, results orientated and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge in Maintenance and Reliability
• Strong knowledge/experience managing maintenance through Computerized Maintenance Management System, CMMS. CMMS systems implementation experience is preferred.
• Strong background in OSHA program compliance and cGMP
• Must have a hands-on work ethic
• Experience with multi-site operations preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervisory responsibilities include monitoring associate performance. This includes providing input on hiring, disciplinary actions, work objectives and effectiveness. Responsible for the development of both leadership and technical skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves daily exposure to the following elements; dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity and/or noise.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.
• Position requires the ability to stand; sit at a desk; walking around office and plant; lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds or more than 100 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling and twisting to inspect equipment. Also requires the ability to see; hear; and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.
• Position will be exposed to different levels of stress and responsibilities.

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