Plant Maintenance Manager

California Jobs; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the confectionery industry is seeking a Plant Maintenance Manager in South San Francisco. The role involves directing maintenance projects, managing personnel, and ensuring equipment performance while adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will bring a bachelor's degree in engineering and extensive experience in food plant maintenance.

Benefits

Generous medical benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off benefits

Qualifications

• Five to fifteen years' experience in food plant maintenance.
• Excellent communication and technical skills.
• Experience managing projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance of production and packaging equipment.
• Lead maintenance personnel and ensure skills development.
• Oversee compliance with safety and governmental regulations.

Skills

Strong people management

Problem-solving

Customer service

Project management

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Work is Sweet!

'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.
See's is a leader in the confectionary industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.

Job Description Summary:
This position directs and manages projects and activities in plant and equipment maintenance and capital improvement projects for PSG departments and other departments, as assigned.

The pay range for this position in California, Washington and Colorado at commencement of employment is expected to be between $145K- $175K annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the maintenance of all production and packaging equipment and machines, ensuring cost-effectiveness, a high standard of upkeep and compliance with all safety, quality and budgetary requirements. Establishes, agrees and delivers against Maintenance functional KPIs. Guarantees excellence in equipment availability.
• Leads and develops plant maintenance personnel ensuring the maintenance team has the skills to support current and future maintenance needs across mechanical, electrical and control disciplines. Manages, organizes and coordinates the activities of the plant maintenance staff including training and development, performance management and planning and prioritizing.. Ensures technology awareness and timely acquisition of appropriate technical skills by the team.
• Manages and develops Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) process and ensures that PPM systems (MP2) are maintained and developed to support delivery of excellent equipment availability. Establishes metrics to track PPM effectiveness and uses data to ensure high decision quality.
• Establishes effective collaboration and teamwork between Maintenance team and Production, FSQA, Engineering, Facilities and R&D teams.
• Applies business context to determine and implement appropriate maintenance tactics: predictive, preventive, inspective, corrective, break-down maintenance.
• Manages the timely and cost-effective procurement of spare parts, maintenance services and supplies to support equipment availability. Procures, designs and improves equipment and facilities in accordance with production, packing and safety standards.
• Supports R&D projects and installations with Plant Management and R&D.
• Oversees and negotiates contracts with equipment vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Assists with Emergency Preparedness Program. Acts as facility manager for El Comino and Rollins locations.
• Ensures plant compliance with all governmental regulations and agencies such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, and local building, health and other codes.
• Supports implementation of Continuous Improvement programs, new methods, procedures and systems to improve safety, operational efficiency, quality and food safety. Manages maintenance activities to comply with all applicable safety, food safety and environmental laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, food safety and quality procedures and standards.
• Establishes principles for change and maintains change momentum through employee communication, engagement and development. Also learns from, measures and sustains change results.
• Performs special projects as assigned by management.
• Responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will improve departmental effectiveness
• Responsible for execution and adherence to pre-requisite programs as well as food security/defense program.
• All See's staff must be committed to the company's core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five to fifteen years' experience in food plant maintenance.
• Strong people management and motivational skills. Excellent communication and technical skills are essential.
• Customer service and stakeholder engagement skills, understanding and actively using the concept of internal customer.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven project management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field, equivalent related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours), including in production, warehouse, and sanitation areas.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and climb stairs or ladders as required during facility inspections or sanitation oversight.
• Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including cold, hot, humid, or wet areas typically found in food production environments.
• Ability to wear and work in required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to safety shoes, gloves, goggles, hearing protection, and respiratory protection.
• Must have the ability to travel frequently (up to 50%) by car and/or air to different facilities across California.
• Visual and auditory acuity necessary to monitor sanitation effectiveness, observe work practices, and participate in training and inspections.

Core Values

All team members must demonstrate a commitment to See's core principles and workplace values, including integrity, commitment, experience, and stewardship in all aspects of their work.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors

See's is an EOE
See's will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).

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