Maintenance Manager

Dairy Challenge; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RadNet, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance department, ensuring safe, reliable operation of all equipment in a dairy manufacturing setting. You will direct recruitment, performance evaluations, and employee development under HR policies.

Responsibilities include building a preventive maintenance program, coordinating with engineering, optimizing uptime, managing spare parts, and ensuring GMP, safety, and regulatory compliance across the plant.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years maintenance or related experience with leadership attributes
• Manufacturing operations or dairy industry experience preferred
• 1+ year of manager experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain a maintenance department to keep equipment and facilities safe and efficient
• Manage equipment performance and uptime, ensuring specifications and tolerances
• Develop and execute a predictive/preventive maintenance program for all assets
• Coordinate with engineering on equipment modifications to improve operations and reduce costs
• Establish and monitor spare parts inventory and maintenance supplies
• Ensure GMP compliance and maintain safety, quality, and sanitation standards
• Provide leadership for recruitment, supervision, and performance management

Skills

Facility equipment knowledge

MS Office

Supervision & training

Communication skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Manage and provide leadership, direction, and support to the maintenance department to ensure the effective delivery of
maintenance services in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Ensure that
safety, quality, yields, throughput, and efficiencies are met. Resolve issues in a timely manner. Direct personnel
activities, such as recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and employee development within the framework of
established human resources policies and practices.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage a maintenance department qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and
  efficient working condition
• Maintain all operating equipment in satisfactory condition. Ensure that equipment operates within the
  specifications and tolerances established by the equipment vendor/manufacturer
• Develop objectives and standards of performance for activities and projects within the maintenance department
  to meet departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and objectives
• Oversee the development and execution of an effective predictive/preventive maintenance program which has a
  maintenance strategy for all assets to remove unscheduled down time, increase the lifespan of assets by
  keeping them in optimal condition, and contain maintenance strategies so assets are timely maintained to
  minimize costs associated with asset breakdowns
• Ensure systems (e.g., SAP) support task planning with time required, parts required, and job descriptions to
  maximize maintenance activities during normal plant operation, in time made available during washes, planned
  downtime, and periodic maintenance shuts. Use project management chart detailing activities during planned
  downtime
• Maintain awareness of maintenance best practices and establish benchmarks, strategy, and plan to achieve
  world class maintenance
• Serve as an escalation point of contact for emergency maintenance requests
• Consult with engineering and management regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and the
  possible replacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs
• Analyze cost studies of proposals for new equipment. Make recommendations to management
• Plan and provide for an adequate supply and ensure control over spare parts and maintenance supplies
• Implement cost-reduction measures to control expenses that impact the operating budget for repair, utility,
  pretreatment, and maintenance. May be involved in developing the capital budget
• Keep management aware of all matters that impact equipment and facility performance
• Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical
  systems design and operation
• Develop procedures and policies for maintenance department
• Oversee department schedules to maximize both preventive and repair services, while minimizing unnecessary
  overtime expenditures
• Manage assigned employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and
  performance management. Understand and effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions (if
  applicable), and employment policies. Administer discipline consistently and fairly. Work with Human Resources
  and plant management to resolve employee grievances
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company
  regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,
  but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 5 to 8 years maintenance, mechanical engineering, or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership
  attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience; 1+ year of manager experience preferred
• Manufacturing operations or production experience in dairy industry preferred
• Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment; electrical, welding, boiler,
  refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of facility equipment and processes
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• Able to think and use independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and information
• Able to adapt to changing operational needs and lead others through change
• Able to set appropriate priorities within the maintenance department and instill sense of urgency to implement
  action plan and improve performance
• Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
• Able to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

• Maintenance Supervisor(s)
• Maintenance staff (direct and/or indirect)

BACKUP SUPPORT TO POSITION(S)

• N/A

TRAVEL

• No travel required
• 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
• 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)
• 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)
• 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
• 75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$115,000-$135,000

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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