Maintenance Manager

MSI Express; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, INC is seeking a Maintenance Manager to direct the maintenance department, ensuring safe operation of facility and equipment while maximizing efficiency. You will bridge operations and engineering to support plant growth and process improvement, staying current with new technology.

Responsibilities include leading safety, GMP, sanitation, and preventive maintenance; budgeting; vendor management; and cross-department collaboration to meet production needs while upholding food safety

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a manufacturing maintenance context.
• Experience managing budgets and capital planning.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Proven ability to drive maintenance and process improvements.
• Experience supervising both salaried and hourly staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the maintenance department focusing on safety, GMPs, sanitation, quality, and preventative maintenance.
• Develop long-term goals for maintenance and support company growth strategies.
• Foster a positive work environment and empower staff through continuous improvement.
• Maintain cross-department communication to align production priorities with maintenance plans.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, building codes, and company policies.
• Identify and implement equipment efficiency improvements and changeovers.
• Oversee maintenance budgets and inventory management (MRP/EOQ).
• Strengthen vendor/contractor relationships for quality and cost efficiency.
• Review and approve Accounts Payable related to maintenance purchases.
• Prioritize food safety and ensure GMP adherence throughout maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Operations Management

Project Management

Food manufacturing experience

Maintenance knowledge

Communication/People Skills

Job description

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Manager needs to provide direction to the Maintenance Department. Ensure the facility and all production equipment operates safely within designed specifications while operating at the highest level of efficiency possible. In addition, this role is the linkage between operations and engineering to develop plant growth and process improvement. Keep abreast with the latest innovation and technology.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance department in areas of: safety, GMPs, sanitation, quality, food safety, customer service and preventative maintenance.
• Develop the maintenance department’s long-term goals and assist in the continuous growth and progress of the company’s short/long-term strategic plans.
• Create a positive working environment for all associates, support continuous improvement, employee empowerment, problem-solving skills, increase technical knowledge level of staff, reinforce company philosophy, and policies while treating every individual with respect.
• Create a cohesive line of communication between the maintenance department and different plant/corporate departments.
• Assure all plant equipment, building, and company policies conform to all federal, state, and city regulatory agencies: OSHA, EPA, building codes.
• Actively search out and implement new solutions to improve equipment efficiency, change over, and associate safety.
• Develop and maintain all plant maintenance budgets including annual plant capital. Manage equipment/building inventory parts MRP system by optimizing stock levels and using EOQ strategies.
• Expand on all vendor and contractor relationships stressing quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
• Verify and approve all Accounts Payable items ensuring authorized purchasing, proper documentation and GL coding.
• Maintain continuous communication with all departments to assure production priorities and shortfalls are addressed in a timely manner, to not impact customer service.
• Create a positive working environment for all associates; one that supports continuous improvement, reinforces company philosophy and policies, and ensures that every individual is treated with respect.
• Maintain continuous communication with all departments to assure production priorities and shortfalls are addressed in a timely manner, to not impact customer service.
• Give food safety maintenance items top priority.
• Be sure all mechanics follow GMPs in order to ensure food safety.

CAPABILITY PROFILE:

• Leadership
• Budget Management
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Metric Development
• Operations Management
• Communication/People Skills
• Food manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated understanding of maintenance
• Demonstrated salaried and hourly management skills

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