Maintenance Manager

Newly Weds Foods; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Modesto, CA is seeking an experienced maintenance supervisor/lead technician to keep plant equipment and facility in top condition. You will oversee preventative maintenance, install and repair critical systems, and manage maintenance staff to support daily production targets with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The role requires 10 years of maintenance experience (5 in food manufacturing) and a current forklift license, with hands-on electro/mechanical skills and

Qualifications

• Ten years manufacturing maintenance experience, including 5 years in a food manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory/exempt role.
• Current forklift driver license.
• Electro/mechanical aptitude for basic machinery maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair building, equipment and facilities to minimize downtime.
• Install new equipment and assist with new construction projects.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and PM programs.
• Keep detailed records of work orders, downtime and materials.
• Mentor and supervise maintenance staff and enforce safety standards.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems 600V

Welding (heli-arc TIG)

Forklift operation

Supervisory experience

Equipment installation

Education

Technical Trade / College degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting manufacturing goals for customer orders, by maintaining the facility and equipment in good repair and in working order so as to eliminate down time.

Pay Range: $96,975 - $161,624

Essential Functions

• Must meet all requirements for Mechanics without direct assistance or supervision
• Must have knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all preventative maintenance
• Maintain and repair physical structure of building, equipment and general facilities
• Install new equipment and assists with new construction projects
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on equipment
• Plan, fabricate and install non-mechanical equipment (such as stands, tables, etc.)
• Utilize a Maintenance Program and other tools for maintenance efficiency
• Keep detailed records on work orders, down time, maintenance projects and materials purchased
• Perform work to 600 volt electrical systems
• Able to weld with good precision utilizing a heli-arc, tig welder and plasma cutter
• Licensed to operate both stand up and sit down forklift
• Monitor, complete and update PM program and Idle Assets Database
• Has responsibility for making recommendations in hiring, firing, discipline, promotion, transfer, and compensation decisions.
• Conduct employee training and champion the department’s continuous improvement
• Schedule and assign work to maintenance team member/s to meet daily production requirements
• Comply / enforce established standards, procedures, and expectations for quality, safety and sanitation
• Observes the worker to ensure compliance with standards
• Maintains labor cost control by completing tasks on straight time, ensuring proper manning, and managing projects to ensure efficiency in department.
• Chair weekly department safety meetings and maintains an open dialog with all employees
• Completes all required communication log and approves all payroll time cards
• Be familiar with all company policies and procedures and the local practices of such; uphold/enforce them in order to maintain fairness and consistency of treatment.
• Administer employee appraisals and salary reviews and provide employees with feedback.
• Assist employees in solving work related issues; providing employee guidance/direction, counsel and motivation.
• Perform other duties or special projects as needed.
• Must follow all Plant and Safety Rules
• Cooperates in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the above functions satisfactorily. The required levels of knowledge, skill and ability are described in greater detail in the following sections.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Technical Trade / College degree or equivalent and/or minimum of ten 10 years manufacturing maintenance experience with a minimum of 5 years experience in a food manufacturing environment and with 5 years minimum in a supervisory/exempt role. Must successfully complete on the job training including being able to learn and apply knowledge of production processes, raw material, and finished product requirements and specifications. Must have an electro/mechanical aptitude applicable to basic machinery maintenance and must posses a current forklift driver license.

Language Skills

Verbal and written communication skills are of importance as this position requires frequent and effective communication with plant and senior level managers, supervisors, other employees as well as senior management. Must also posses the ability to give thorough instructions and communicate effectively with department employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to take / read / calculate or otherwise measure temperatures, time and space (English and metric systems).

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to solve common problems in a number of concrete standard situations; to give instructions; to create or interpret various reports; to read technical drawings and equipment manuals.

Other Skills And Abilities

Ability to comfortably operate standard office equipment, including proficient operation of desktop computer applications/operating systems; welding equipment; presses; power tools and other equipment/machinery used in the maintenance or repair of industrial equipment. Must posses a current forklift driver license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the day to day tasks of this job the employee may sit or stand for long periods of time while using hands and arms to possibly handle and operate objects. Occasionally the employee will need to kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb. The employee will be regularly required to talk and listen to others. There is occasional to frequent lifting involved with objects weighing up to 60+ pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job is performed in the maintenance shop and throughout the facility where noise levels are moderate to high. The person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.