Maintenance Manager - Snack

TH Foods, Inc.; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry seeks a Maintenance Manager to oversee their Maintenance Department, ensuring operational excellence through implementing LEAN principles. The role involves managing teams, executing preventive maintenance, and driving improvements in efficiency and safety standards. Candidates should have robust leadership experience in an SQF regulated facility.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Company-provided life insurance

Bonus Eligibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance leadership experience in an SQF regulated facility preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead in a non-union environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of maintenance employees.
• Conduct training and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Implement continuous improvement and cost reduction programs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Preventative maintenance software

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary : Responsible for the daily management and scheduling of Maintenance Department and employees, driving a culture of Maintenance Excellence through LEAN principles.

Essential Duties and Requirements :

• Daily Operations-management of maintenance employees, scheduling

budgeting, employee development

• Participate in daily production meetings to support operational needs;

utilize maintenance resources to develop plans for corrective action

• Perform Root Cause Analysis on all critical and repeat failures and ensure action items derived are implemented and sustain
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to the maintenance team, allocating & prioritizing tasks to execute preventive maintenance and reliability plans
• Set the overall strategy and standards for best to improve OEE efficiency utilizing Maintenance KPI's
• Mentor, train and develop the maintenance team and act as their technical resource.
• Drive Equipment Ownership and implement programs to ensure equipment is being maintained at basic condition
• Manage and coordinate all mechanical contracted services
• Strong involvement in the initiation, development and installation of capital projects / initiatives to improve plant safety, quality and efficiencies
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction programs
• Utilize (MP2) maintenance management system and ensure its full utilization
• Work with Storeroom Coordinator to reduce downtime associated

with stocks, develop storeroom procedures to facilitate sustainable programs

surrounding stock outs, organization, and inventory / cost reduction

• R&M-Costs / Tracking and budget responsibilities - Develop and implement

spending controls for maintenance R&M. Monitor and report spending

• Maintain the facility to comply with all regulatory standards.
• Responsible for promoting food safety, employee safety and quality throughout the organization
• Training-Ensure OSHA and Plant Safety compliance

Supervisory Responsibilities : This job has direct supervisory responsibilities for the plant's maintenance and controls technicians as well as the Plants Maintenance Store Coordinator.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills :

• Strong technical background with production / packaging machinery.
• Possesses sound knowledge of troubleshooting, adjusting or repairing equipment. Including PLCs.
• Knowledge of and ability to read and interpret reports, schematics, diagrams and other maintenance troubleshooting guides.
• Working knowledge of preventative maintenance software
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office, Outlook and Excel.
• Aptitude and interest for learning while demonstrating leadership in a progressive work environment.
• Highly developed interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Ability to delegate and hold people accountable for results / satisfactory completion of tasks
• Effective team building skills.
• Excellent communication written and verbal skills.
• Effective presentation skills both formally and informally.
• Demonstrated ability to strive for results
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow GMPs, Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements
• Considerable knowledge of food manufacturing processes and accompanying maintenance protocol
• Must be a dynamic individual who is quality and customer oriented with the ability to coach employees to achieve established organizational goals.
• Ability to supervise in a non-union environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with time, people, and equipment restraints.

Education and / or Experience

• 10+ years of Maintenance leadership experience in an SQF regulated facility strongly preferred
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline preferred
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field strongly preferred

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Requires working long periods while standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling or walking.
• Will encounter material and equipment operating at high temperatures, speeds, and frequencies

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to high intensity noise.
• Work conditions may expose person to natural elements.
• Work on scaffolding or other elevated platforms up to 30 feet.
• Required working long periods while standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling or walking.
• Use electric / pneumatic power tools with sharp rotating / reciprocating blades.
• Exposed to heavy lifting, products that produce burns or freezing, hazardous vapors and chemical reactions, to include batteries, fuels, oils, solvents, gasses and pressurized systems.
• Exposed to airborne particles when cutting, fabricating, repairs or installation of equipment and parts.
• Will encounter electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, steam and chemical hazards.
• May require entry into confined spaces and exposure to human diseases during the job.
• Will encounter material and equipment operating at high temperatures, speeds and frequencies.

Benefits Summary :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company-provided life insurance
• Bonus Eligibility

Pay Rate :

The expected base pay rate for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 / Yr

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