Maintenance Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Manager oversees the completion of the day-to-day activities involving the maintenance of the building/facility equipment and machinery including HVAC lighting refrigeration utility systems (i.e. boilers hot water glycol etc.) automated process and packaging equipment ovens material handling equipment grounds keeping security and overall facility appearance.

The position is responsible for the overall effort of the Maintenance Department including Maintenance Supervisors Buyer and Technicians and coordinates the work of team members who repair and maintain building/facility and equipment.

Perform administrative duties necessary for the effective management of the department including team member safety selection and development salary and budget administration team member counseling and motivation organization goals and objectives planning organizing integrating measuring and reporting the work performed within the department.

As a working Supervisor this position will provide direction establishing priorities assigns tasks coordinates work projects and the work of other maintenance personnel to ensure safe and effective use of manpower. Ensures reliable operation of plant/warehouse and equipment.

DIRECT REPORTS

1. Maintenance Supervisors
2. Maintenance Buyer
3. Maintenance Technician

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

1.   Manage all maintenance activities for the plant                                                             

• Supervise train and lead maintenance department staff of approximately 15 team members performing preventative/corrective maintenance emergency repairs installations and modification of plant production and service equipment operating 24/7.
• Initiate implement and manage the plant maintenance program with an emphasis on the planning and scheduling of preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Establish and maintain a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders spare parts and maintenance history.
• Research parts and contractor services obtain and evaluate quotes make recommendations and submit purchase requisitions for required materials and services.
• Help manage equipment critical spares with respect to lead times and safe storage.
• Prepare reports analyze data and make recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
• Review the operation of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operation costs.
• Implement and enforce all safety programs policies and rules to create an atmosphere where working safely is encouraged and expected.  Advocate proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and facilitate compliance.       
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a high-level Team Member morale and dedication to serving customers. Assists with hiring decisions. Responsible for coaching through personal development plans and creating corrective action plans when needed.  

2. Provide direct/indirect supervision to approximately 15 team members.                       

3. Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.                                                    

Safety

• Maintains a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with all safety USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Maintains a clean work area and follows all safety procedures and instructs Maintenance Technicians i.e. Lock-out/Tag-out to maintain a safe working environment.
• Documents all on-site employee accidents and reviews preventative measures with employee.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Leadership

• Provide hands on leadership to the facility maintenance team
• Build and support a culture which values Personnel Safety and Food Safety.
• Encourage team member initiative and innovation and show recognition for effort and achievement.

Communication

• Communicate with peers subordinates and leaders in an effective timely manner.
• Confer with management and suppliers to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications :

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education: Associate or BS degree/certification in an Engineering or Electrical field or relevant work experience.

Required Experience: 

.5 years Maintenance Management experience

Lean/TPM Manufacturing training and application experience.

CMRP ARP CFM or other maintenance and reliability certifications

                                      Lean/TPM Manufacturing training and application experience.

Preferred: Food industry or CPG experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage others develop and mentor supervisors technicians team members and provide effective decision support via data and information.

Proven thorough understanding of automated equipment and machinery (process & packaging) HVAC lighting utility systems (i.e. boilers hot water glycol etc.) ovens material handling equipment grounds keeping security and overall facility appearance.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members.

Must demonstrate effective leadership problem solving presentation and team member motivational skills.

Proficient in Internet navigation Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

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

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. beard/hairnet ear plugs frock boots etc.) stand for extended periods of time and use hands/arms to push pull reach and occasionally lift above head.  The Team Member must occasionally lift push pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area.  Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role is $101700 - $139800 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

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

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Jack Links is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation and gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
Jack Links provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new Team Members Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid we use E-Verifys photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Links has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1- (TDD: 1-).

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time