Manager Technical Maintenance

The Swan Food Company; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Swan Food Company in the United States is seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead production and maintenance operations, drive cost control, safety, and continuous improvement across the plant.

You will manage budgets, optimize equipment utilization, supervise Maintenance Supervisors, and coordinate with Plant Management, HR, and Food Safety Quality to meet OSHA standards and budget targets.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years of related experience in manufacturing leadership.
• Experience supervising managers and supervisors in a plant setting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (USDA/FDA).
• Ability to manage budgets, cost controls and safety programs.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists managers and supervisors in daily production and maintenance operations.
• Develops and controls the department budget at budgeted levels.
• Maintains actual cost of goods at or below standard.
• Investigates ways to reduce scrap, waste, and out-of-spec materials.
• Explores ways to reduce manpower without sacrificing quality.
• Researches and proposes equipment and utilization for cost effectiveness.
• Presents proposals to the Director of Manufacturing.
• Monitors facility performance using cross-department reports.
• Prepares operating reports and follows up on improvement opportunities.
• Ensures safe work practices and PPE compliance; conducts safety training.
• Manages and develops Maintenance Supervisors and indirect reports.
• Ensures compliance with company mission, values, and ethics.
• Maintains OSHA compliance and safe operating conditions.
• Involves all shifts when needed and drives cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Budgeting

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists managers and supervisors engaged in the daily operation of the production and maintenance departments.
• Develops the budget and controls for department spending at budgeted levels.
• Maintains actual cost of goods at or below standard.
• Investigates ways to reduce scrap, waste, out-of-specification and contaminated ingredients.
• Explores ways to reduce the manpower and effort needed to produce products without sacrificing quality.
• Researches and proposes equipment and employee utilization for cost effectiveness.
• Present proposals to the Director of Manufacturing.
• Monitors performance of the manufacturing facility by using reports from Plant Management, Human Resources, and Food Safety Quality.
• Prepares and/or compiles operating reports for the Director of Manufacturing. Follows up on opportunities for improvement with appropriate management in all operating areas.
• Responsible for the effective utilization of employees, skills development, mechanical downtime, equipment effectiveness, housekeeping, safety, policy administration, discipline, employee relations, cost control and problem solving while ensuring budgeted performance is monitored and compliant.
• Ensures that plant facilities and equipment meet OSHA standards.
• Responsible to ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner and that all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is worn as necessary.
• Ensures employees under their supervision receive the proper safety training in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Manages, trains and develops Maintenance Supervisors and other indirect reports.
• Be responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Years of Related Experience: 10+ years

Skills & Abilities

• Must possess management/supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing with exposure to USDA/FDA regulations strongly recommended.
• Related course work in electrical, mechanical or programmable logic controls.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Good computer skills utilizing SAP, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to train all levels of maintenance positions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Good mechanical, people, math, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with people under stress.
• Demonstrated organizational ability to handle project management, multiple tasks, prioritizing is necessary, and meeting required deadlines.
• Good communication and effective, positive interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively in a diverse work group.
• Previous Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Proactive in seeking solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Willing to be involved as necessary with all shifts.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.