Maintenance Manager Trainee (Cherry Plant)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Fresno, CA is seeking a Maintenance Manager Trainee to plan, organize and direct all maintenance department activities under the Maintenance Manager. The role focuses on equipment, facilities, and infrastructure upkeep, with projects to enhance efficiency and reliability.

The position requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and technical expertise. Training will occur in Fresno, with relocation options across California as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in the food processing industry.
• Proven leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Budget management and cost control skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute tasks in a changing and demanding work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing maintenance strategies and programs to ensure efficient operation and enhance efficiency.
• Assist with creating and executing preventive maintenance programs, including preventive and corrective measures to ensure that plant equipment is reliable, safe and sanitary.
• Provide direction, coaching, and development for department supervisors and hourly team members.
• Assist with managing the Maintenance KPIs effectively. Consistently attain department goals/standards for cost, productivity, quality and safety.
• Assist with preparing and managing the maintenance budget and identifying cost-saving opportunities. As well as managing capital projects effectively.
• Implement and enforce safe working practices and an active accident prevention program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued Team Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

Pay Range: $93,825 to $117,275 per year.

Under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Manager Trainee is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of the maintenance department. This includes managing the maintenance of equipment, facilities, and infrastructure, as well as overseeing projects to improve operational efficiency and reliability. The role requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership, and technical expertise to ensure the organization's assets are properly maintained and optimized.

Essential Functions

• Assist with developing and implementing maintenance strategies and programs to ensure efficient operation and enhance efficiency.
• Assist with creating and executing preventive maintenance programs, including preventive and corrective measures to ensure that plant equipment is reliable, safe and sanitary.
• Provide direction, coaching, and development for department supervisors and hourly team members.
• Assist with managing the Maintenance KPIs effectively. Consistently attain department goals/standards for cost, productivity, quality and safety.
• Assist with preparing and managing the maintenance budget and identifying cost-saving opportunities. As well as managing capital projects effectively.
• Implement and enforce safe working practices and an active accident prevention program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in the food processing industry.
• Proven leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Budget management and cost control skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute tasks in a changing and demanding work environment.
• Will be based in Fresno, CA for the training period. Must be willing to relocate to any California locations.

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.