Maintenance Manager

Heinz; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead reliability and maintenance activities for their plant in Springfield. This role is crucial for ensuring operational excellence through effective management of maintenance processes, safety protocols, and team development. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in maintenance within a manufacturing environment. Join a company that values safety, innovation, and the development of its workforce, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field highly preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing required.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing required.

Responsibilities

• Directs maintenance activities to maximize operational potential.
• Ensures safety and regulatory compliance in maintenance activities.
• Optimizes costs through effective budget planning and management.

Skills

Leadership in Manufacturing

Predictive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Safety Management

Interpersonal Skills

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Springfield, MO

Role / Title

TheMaintenance Managerwill direct all reliability and maintenance activities to ensure that maximum operational potential is realized for the entire plant operation. This includes all functions in the areas of Maintenance Business Management, Maintenance Materials Inventory (MRO), Maintenance Recruit to Retire, Manufacturing Process Reliability and Equipment Reliability, e.g. departmental budgets, computerized maintenance management systems, preventive/predictive and corrective maintenance programs. The Manager is also responsible for the development, coordination and execution of maintenance related capital budget items in concert with engineering.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assures the safe execution of all maintenance and utility activities, demands that all plant activities are conducted following all safety procedures
• Champions safety as the first consideration of all employees/contractors and promotes a safe work environment through own behaviors
• Maintains facility and assets to meet regulatory guidelines e.g. USDA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA
• Optimizes costs through effective budget planning and management and maintains a cost-effective approach toward asset management and minimizing loss and waste
• Optimizes the Availability and safe operation of production assets through appropriate predictive and preventative maintenance and safe and effective execution of corrective maintenance and projects
• Coordinates major maintenance and project requirements with manufacturing production and engineering, to include major downtime activities and downtime periods and supports the effort to identify opportunities and develop the Plant’s Capital Budget
• Ensures maintenance staff is trained on effective maintenance practices, including effective use of the computerized maintenance management system, problem solving tools, risk and failure analysis, maintenance scheduling and analysis of maintenance related data and equipment histories
• Sets and evaluates departmental goals and objectives through a collaborative effort with maintenance departmental supervision, factory leadership team, Regional Reliability Managers and the Engineering Manager
• Conducts special studies as assigned or self-initiated to improve departmental services, equipment reliability and factory operations or satisfy external requirements
• Shares Best Maintenance Practices with other Kraft Heinz maintenance professionals by participating in semi-annual forums and establishing contacts for regular communication
• Ensure parts availability in the MRO stockroom to minimize equipment downtime while balancing economic maintenance inventory management
• Assist with evaluating reliability, utility, facility, production and packaging needs for Capital Equipment
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the Quality Risk Management Process (QRMP) system and operational standards as outlined in the factory’s QRMP accountability list
• Partner with business leaders on implementation of equipment and manufacturing reliability, process improvements (Six Sigma / Lean) including leading change initiatives, implementation and maturity progression of our KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management Systems) program, planning, and facilitation of improvement project(s) completion
• Manage and evaluate the Maintenance staff including but not limited to culture and engagement levels, performance management, employee improvement and employee development plans, etc.
• All other duties as assigned by Plant Manager to support the facility
  
  
  Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree focus in Engineering or related technical field highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ leadership experience within a manufacturing environment required
• 5+ years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment required
• Extensive knowledge including but not limited to the following areas: Packaging/Mechanical Operations, Electrical maintenance, Instrumentation, & Electronics/Controls.
• Interpersonal and communications skills to motivate, empower, train, direct, lead, evaluate and coach a diverse group of team members to reach their fullest potential
• Ability to effectively plan and manage through change within large enterprise organizations
• Microsoft Office and CMMS experience and proficiency required
• Ability to manage a continuous operation (24 hrs, 7 days per week) taking escalations and support as needed but also ability to develop team to solve challenges at lowest level possible.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$102,100.00 - $127,600.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and savingfor the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k,Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Springfield Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.