Maintenance Manager

Hoodhp; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 119,600 - 133,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HP Hood in Suffield, Connecticut, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to ensure the maintenance of grounds, buildings, and equipment. This role requires leading a team, managing maintenance operations, and implementing preventative systems to enhance productivity.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Maintenance experience within Food/Beverage/Dairy industry required.
• At least 3+ years of supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Experience with PLCs and Ammonia Refrigeration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of a team of direct reports.
• Analyze maintenance work orders and assign personnel.
• Design and implement preventative maintenance systems.
• Hire, train, supervise and develop maintenance employees.

Skills

Ability to handle change and delays

Multi-tasking

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Excellent computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Vocational training in electrical, HVAC

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring that all grounds, buildings, and equipment are properly maintained in the most timely and cost-efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of a team of direct reports.
• Analyze maintenance work orders and assign maintenance personnel to complete them. Follow up as needed until order is complete.
• Design and implement preventative maintenance systems.
• Support operational departments by maintaining equipment and resolving mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity, job capabilities, and equipment capabilities at the department’s request.
• Direct and assist in the installation of new equipment.
• Plan and direct modification or repair of existing equipment.
• Plan and execute projects in conjunction with the Plant Manager.
• Stay abreast of new technologies associated with the industry, through trade magazines, training classes and technical manuals.
• Hire, train, supervise and provide skill development and coaching for all maintenance employees.
• Develop, implement, and update policies and procedures for Maintenance Services.
• Prepare departmental goals and objectives annually and be accountable for ongoing communication of results, quality measures, and areas for improvement.
• Oversee supply purchasing for the maintenance departments ensuring compliance to budget and maintaining inventories for appropriate control, evaluating contracts regularly.
• Evaluate service agreements/contracts and submit recommendations to the Plant Manager.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, and/or a combination of two years of college or vocational training in electrical and preferably additional training in HVAC, plumbing and associated trades (i.e., building, construction, sanitation).
• 5+ years of Maintenance experience within Food/Beverage/Dairy industry required.
• 5+ years as a maintenance mechanic, specific to electrical, buildings and grounds.
• At least 3+ years of supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Experience within PLC’s and Ammonia Refrigeration preferred.
• Experience working with outside vendors and contractors.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to successfully multi‑task.
• Design work flows and procedures.
• Gather and analyze information skillfully to develop alternative solutions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Respond promptly to customer needs.
• Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles.
• Meet challenges with resourcefulness.
• Develop staff skills and encourage growth.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Manage project and team activities.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Pay Range: $119,600—$133,400 USD

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