MAINTENANCE MANAGER CARROLLTON PLANT

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Trident Seafoods is seeking a Maintenance Manager to direct repair, maintenance, and installation activities at the plant. You will establish and continuously improve maintenance systems, lead reliability initiatives, and work with engineering and quality teams to ensure safe, cost-effective operations.

The role requires TPM/Autonomous Maintenance knowledge, strong supervision experience, and a track record of improving asset reliability in a food-manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of food manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in the seafood industry.
• Two years’ experience supervising others.
• Two years’ experience working in a TPM (TPS) environment.
• Must have working knowledge of AM (Autonomous Maintenance) Pillars and how Maintenance supports the AM Pillars.
• Strong understanding of breakdown analysis and Reliability Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Reviews work orders to determine work priorities.
• Leads and manages PM Pillar activity for the plant.
• Drives continuous improvement of plant manufacturing processes.
• Maintains, updates, and creates PM processes in CMMS.
• Drives capital expense prioritization and project development/management.
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment.
• Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to ensure continuous operations.
• Develops preventive maintenance program with engineering/maintenance staff.
• Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports to plan activities.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with safety standards.
• Plans and implements new methods to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs with design engineers.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Establishes skill matrices and training programs for maintenance roles.
• Directs training and indoctrination of workers on policies/procedures.
• Confers with management/engineering/quality control to resolve maintenance issues.
• Assists in audits and budget preparation for the department.
• Acts on Hazmat Team responsibilities.
• Maintains records of equipment and supplies as needed.
• Complies with environmental/safety policies and training.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance management

TPM expertise

Reliability engineering

Team supervision

CMMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with global operations in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide each year and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also encompasses cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.

Summary

The Maintenance Manager directs, and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems at the plant. This position is also responsible for establishing and continuously improving maintenance systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities, Tasks, Supervisory Needs)

• Reviews work orders to determine work priorities.
• Leads and manages PM Pillar activity for the plant.
• Collaborates with other PM Pillar leaders and plant leadership to establish vision and execution plan for asset reliability management.
• Drives continuous improvement of plant manufacturing processes while keeping abreast of new technologies and applications.
• Maintains, updates, and creates PM processes in CMMS.
• Drives capital expense prioritization and project development and management.
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, refrigeration, or air required for operations.
• Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
• Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational and safety standards.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs and modifications with design engineers.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operation.
• Establishes skill matrices, drives skills assessment and training programs for all maintenance roles.
• Directs training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Assists FSQA, EHS, and HR with all audits and audit processes.
• Assists in preparation of department budget and monitoring expenditure of funds in budget.
• Actively serve on the Hazmat Team.
• May maintain records and other relevant documents pertaining to equipment and supplies.
• Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings
• Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

• Minimumfive years food manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in the seafood industry.
• Two years’ experience supervising others required.
• Two years’ experience working in a TPM (TPS) environment.
• Must have a proven success record working within time restrictions.
• Must have working knowledge of AM (Autonomous Maintenance) Pillars and how Maintenance supports the AM Pillars.
• Strong understanding of breakdown analysis and Reliability Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in electrical or mechanical engineering; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Work Ability Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch. May occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.

Work Authorizations

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Trident Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age and genetic information.

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Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Trident Seafoods and its subsidiaries have adopted a drug-free workplace policy. Working under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol is not permitted.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.

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