Maintenance Manager 1st Shift

Newly Weds Foods- Chicago, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

401K Plan

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance functions across the site. The role requires coordinating with production, supervising multiple shifts, and ensuring OSHA-compliant operations.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in engineering, 6–8 years plant experience with 3–4 years in supervision, and a track record in maintenance best practices. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in an Engineering Field Preferred or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 6-8 years of Plant Experience with 3-4 years of supervisory experience.
• Through knowledge of Maintenance jargon, Maintenance Best Practices Knowledge.
• Proven ability to work with contractors for successful use of their needed talents.
• Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA and Production needs.
• People skills to manage a complex department and get the work done on time using experience and competencies.
• Ability to pass required testing

Responsibilities

• Manage all department employees to meet assigned workload and meet work schedule.
• Ensure Staffing of the department and approve and schedule overtime, vacations and off time.
• Works closely with Production on any maintenance related repair and maintenance issues.
• Plan the Departments activities to coordinate with production schedules and needs. Work Closely with Production Supervisors and Managers.
• Control expenses and oversee the use of manpower, equipment, and lab facilities.
• Responsible for Internal and External use of manpower and assist in the direction of the repair and installation issues to ensure compliance for NWF to OSHA standards.
• Plan, control, and direct the testing, troubleshooting, and accurately of completed assignments.
• Works closely with Purchasing to get materials, tools, supplies and special needs products in and accounted for.
• Prepare forms, records, and logs as needed. Maintain such as required.
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervisory experience

GMP knowledge

OSHA knowledge

Contractor management

Staffing planning

Budget control

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for the effective management of all Maintenance functions and activities for the specified location. Supervise all the departments 3 shifts and ensures the effective use of such personnel.

Essential Functions

• Manage all department employees to meet assigned workload and meet work schedule.
• Ensure Staffing of the department and approve and schedule overtime, vacations and off time.
• Works closely with Production on any maintenance related repair and maintenance issues.
• Plan the Departments activities to coordinate with production schedules and needs. Work Closely with Production Supervisors and Managers.
• Control expenses and oversee the use of manpower, equipment, and lab facilities.
• Responsible for Internal and External use of manpower and assist in the direction of the repair and installation issues to ensure compliance for NWF to OSHA standards.
• Plan, control, and direct the testing, troubleshooting, and accurately of completed assignments.
• Works closely with Purchasing to get materials, tools, supplies and special needs products in and accounted for.
• Prepare forms, records, and logs as needed. Maintain such as required.
• Preforms other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Salary

• $96,975.00-$129,300.00 per year.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in an Engineering Field Preferred or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 6-8 years of Plant Experience with 3-4 years of supervisory experience.
• Through knowledge of Maintenance jargon, Maintenance Best Practices Knowledge.
• Proven ability to work with contractors for successful use of their needed talents.
• Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA and Production needs.
• People skills to manage a complex department and get the work done on time using experience and competencies.
• Ability to pass required testing

Work Environment

Ability to work in a variety of environments. Requires standing, bending, lifting as well as sitting. Job requires Physical Stamina to work with team in solving and maintaining equipment problems and installations as needed. Ability to work 8 – 12-hour shifts, sometimes 7 days a week. Requires eye-hand coordination. Ability to work in a plant with many needs and various skill levels from mechanical and electrical to electronic and pneumatic, forklifts and A/C. Candidates with allergies may not be able to work in the plant.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.