Maintenance Manager

Balchem Corporation; South Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Albion maintenance team, overseeing equipment, building and grounds to ensure reliable operation. You will manage maintenance activities, schedule staff, and supervise contractors to adhere to safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, extensive maintenance software experience, and the ability to work with cGMP guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 10 years of maintenance experience, with 5 years of supervisory experience.
• 2 years of experience operating maintenance software.
• Lean or Six Sigma training is a plus.
• Maintenance software experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team and provide direct supervision for Albion maintenance personnel.
• Support Balchem Salt Lake City plant operations as needed.
• Manage on-line maintenance system Micromain.
• Analyze maintenance activities for reliability and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee capital projects and day-to-day maintenance.
• Ensure maintenance costs stay within plant budgets and follow priorities.
• Adhere to cGMP requirements for equipment and facilities.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical repair

Power tools

HVAC

Plumbing

Roofing

Fabrication

Safety

Lifting 55 lbs

Maintenance software

Micromain experience

Microsoft Projects

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micromain

Maintenance software

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions for the health and nutritional needs of the world. Balchem employs approximately 1,400 employees worldwide who provide the service, quality, and technology that enables our customers to win with their customers. We have built a reputation for delivering results to all of our stakeholders. Founded in 1967, Balchem, a Maryland corporation, became a publicly-traded company in 1970 and is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “BCPC.” Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey, and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the U.S. and Europe. The Company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition and Health, Animal Nutrition and Health, and Specialty Products.

Position Summary

Lead the maintenance team in assuring good operating conditions for the process equipment, building and grounds.

Essential Functions

• Manage and provide direct supervision for the Albion maintenance personnel located at AMT, ALP and CW; this includes performance reviews, progressive discipline, scheduling, etc
• Provide support as needed to the Balchem Salt Lake City plant
• Manage the Albion on-line maintenance system, Micromai
• Provide analysis on maintenance activities, especially Preventative Maintenance, to ensure good reliability as well as cost effectiveness of maintenance performed
• Manage maintenance resources on Capital Projects, ensuring that project work is accomplished as well as day-to-day operational maintenance
• Work with Plant Managers to ensure that maintenance costs are within the individual plant budgeted amount
• Take work direction from Plant Managers on maintenance priorities
• Be familiar with cGMP requirements for equipment, process and building maintenance
• Execute maintenance plan with cGMP requirements addressed
• Manage building maintenance, including contracts for grounds upkeep and building repair
• Oversee any contract maintenance personnel working on-sit
• Ensure that maintenance staff and contractors are properly trained and working within established safety guidelines
• Ability to work in maintenance role if need arises
• Assist with trouble-shooting mechanical problems

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 10 years of maintenance experience, with 5 years of supervisory experience
• 2 years of experience operating maintenance software
• Specific Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of and/or skilled in the following: electricity, mechanical equipment repair, use of power tools, installation and repair of heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, roofing, fabrication and safety. Be able to lift, push or pull objects of 55 lb.
• Be able to climb and work from ladders up to 36 ft
• Lean or Six Sigma training is a plus.
• Maintenance software experience required
• Micromain specific experience a plu
• Microsoft Office experience required, including Microsoft Projects

Working Conditions

• Generally, office conditions, with daily exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and loud noises
• Manufacturing environment with exposure to mineral products, cleaning chemicals, restricted movement, dirty environment, hazardous materials, lifting and carrying heavy objects
• In accordance with the OSHA Reparatory Protection Standard (29CFR 1910.134) Balchem employees are required to successfully complete annual fit testing (clean shaven req.) and medical clearance (respirator medical certification)