Maintenance Owner L2
Job Location:
Brownsville, OR - USA
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Job Summary
Richs also known as Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza appetizers and specialty toppings our products are used in homes restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice retail in-store bakery deli and prepared foods among others. With more than 13500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.
The L2 Maintenance Owner is responsible for maintaining safe reliable and efficient operation of an assigned production system through the execution of mechanical electrical pneumatic and preventive maintenance addition to traditional maintenance responsibilities the L2 Maintenance Owner serves as the equipment reliability owner for their assigned line leading TPM maintenance processes defect elimination maintenance planning technical skill development and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role is critical to Rich Products TPM journey and serves as a key partner to Operations Quality and Engineering to drive equipment reliability reduce losses and improve overall line performance.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Execution
- Troubleshoot repair and maintain processing and packaging equipment.
- Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance activities.
- Diagnose mechanical electrical pneumatic hydraulic and controls-related failures.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
- Support equipment startups changeovers shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
- Ensure all maintenance work is performed safely and complies with company regulatory and food safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work-order documentation within the CMMS.
- Provide rapid response and technical support for equipment breakdowns and operational disruptions.
TPM / Maintenance Ownership Responsibilities
- Serve as the designated Maintenance Owner for an assigned production line or process area.
- Partner with Line Leadership to improve equipment reliability uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Lead equipment health reviews and identify recurring failures and chronic losses.
- Drive root cause problem solving breakdown elimination and corrective action implementation.
- Own the health and execution of preventive maintenance programs for assigned equipment.
- Maintain maintenance technical documentation procedures standards and equipment histories.
- Support and coach operators on Basic Conditions Clean-Inspect-Lubricate (CIL) activities and Autonomous Maintenance practices.
- Develop and deliver One Point Lessons (OPLs) and technical training materials.
- Participate in pillar activities focused improvement projects and TPM capability-building initiatives.
- Support maintenance planning and scheduling processes by identifying upcoming work required parts and resources.
- Monitor maintenance KPIs including breakdown frequency PM compliance mean time between failure (MTBF) and maintenance backlog.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Reliability teams on equipment upgrades modifications and improvement projects.
- Participate in commissioning qualification and startup of new equipment and technologies.
Leadership Expectations
- Demonstrate ownership for equipment reliability and line performance.
- Build strong partnerships with Operations Quality Safety and Engineering teams.
- Coach and develop frontline operators and maintenance technicians.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement problem solving and loss elimination.
- Lead by example in safety food safety quality and TPM behaviors.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team-based environment.
- Availability to support off-shift and weekend work when business needs require.
Preferred
- Associate degree technical certification journeyman training or equivalent military experience.
- Food manufacturing experience.
- PLC and VFD troubleshooting experience.
- TPM IWS Lean Manufacturing or Reliability Centered Maintenance experience.
- Experience leading improvement teams or technical training activities.
- SAP PM or similar maintenance management system experience.
Success Measures
The successful L2 Maintenance Owner will:
- Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Achieve preventive maintenance compliance targets.
- Reduce chronic equipment failures through effective root cause elimination.
- Improve line OEE and maintenance KPI performance.
- Develop operator capability in Autonomous Maintenance practices.
- Contribute to TPM Phase 3 readiness through implementation of maintenance ownership standards and sustainable maintenance systems.
Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
