Maintenance Manager

Bernatello's Foods; Maple Lake (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food producer seeks a Maintenance Manager to enhance plant operations and safety standards. The role encompasses overseeing maintenance procedures, coordinating capital projects, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in manufacturing environments, particularly within food processing, and demonstrate leadership in ensuring safety and compliance.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in an engineering/maintenance leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Food processing, packaging equipment, and ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Proven track record of utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement methodologies to improve factory efficiency.
• Oversee and manage the Maintenance Department across all shifts.
• Prepare and manage maintenance and capital budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Planning

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Mindset

Education

Advanced degree in Business Management or Engineering

Tools

CMMS Systems

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• Salary Range: $75,500.00-$90,000 based on experience
• Full-time position, with benefits package (medical, dental and vision insurance)
• Profit Sharing
  
  

Job Details

Description

Key Benefits:

• Salary Range: $75,500.00-$90,000 based on experience
• Full-time position, with benefits package (medical, dental and vision insurance)
• Profit Sharing
  
  

1st Major Area of Responsibility – Plant Operations Management

• Develop, implement, and analyze methodologies in order to improve factory efficiency and reliability, increasing asset utilization and reducing costs.
• Oversees / directs personnel in operating and maintaining ammonia system and PSM program
• Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to support improved performance of manufacturing processes, assets, safety, and quality. Minimize line downtime, assist with process and operations improvement, process optimization, and improve overall equipment effectiveness
• Identify, coordinate ROI of capital improvement projects and responsible for implementation from concept to installation.
• Oversee, support, and develop the management of the Maintenance Department, over all shifts.
• Oversee maintenance project/task list and ensuring that maintenance assignments and completion of goals are met in a timely manner.
• Prepare and manage the maintenance and capital budgets for the plants.
• Adhere to all safety and quality rules, regulations, policies, programs, and related Bernatello’s Foods Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines.
• Ensure safety, compliance, efficiency, and speed is followed in all aspects of the jobs executed by the department.
• Work with all departments to ensure SQF certification which includes HACCP, GMP and housekeeping standards.
  
  

2nd Major Area of Responsibility – Leadership and Safety

• Ensure that contractor management is such that only competent, well trained personnel enter the site and in particular demonstrate a high level of safety performance.
• Meet with public utility agencies to negotiate the best rates seeking all power savings and credit opportunities.
• Ensure improvement of service level by influencing and driving planning and scheduling of work orders to maximize equipment uptime and availability.
• Direct the activities of outside contractors to ensure that plans are being followed as per specifications and ensure that all safety regulations, personal hygiene and food safety practices are followed.
• Assist in developing site capital plan. Ensure repairs and maintenance costs are controlled to agreed levels.
• Prepare bids, budgets and contracts and direct the negotiation of terms with outside maintenance/facilities contractors.
  
  

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 maybe assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION

• Advanced degree in Business Management, Project Management or engineering preferred.
  
  

Experience & Training

• Minimum of three years in an engineering/maintenance leadership role in manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Food processing and packaging equipment, ammonia refrigeration systems, conveyor systems, Freezing systems.
• Knowledge of GMPs, FDA guidelines, purchasing practices and process validation.
• Proven track record of utilizing Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement in implementing new maintenance programs that have saved money.
• Familiar with CMMS Systems – Computerized Maintenance Management Systems for preventative, predictive maintenance, inventory tracking, PM, scheduling and parts utilization.
• Working knowledge of code requirements, including fire protection, security, grounds, internal structural plans, HVAC, electrical and plumbing
  
  

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Customer Service mindset and urgency.
• Must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal skills, capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thoughts and experience.
• Must have good organization, prioritization and follow-up skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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