Position summary:Oversee department activities to ensure manufacturing operations are running smoothly as they relate to equipment reliability and preventative maintenance. This role has a strong impact to the performance of our daily operations, ultimately designed to meet productivity/customer expectations.
Essence of role:Ensure all maintenance related functions; processing, packaging, and facilities are executed effectively for efficient plant operations and limited down time across all areas of manufacturing. TPM is our disciplined approach to establishing a continuous improvement culture to meet performance objectives.
Direct reports: 5 - 7; number of indirect reports: 35-40
Primary Job Duties:- Oversee all maintenance operations and implement plans to reduce down time due to repairs; this means you will be responsible for reducing line shutdowns
- Manage shutdowns and PMs closely - directing teams to minimize business impact
- Manage and set budgets for processing, packaging, facilities, parts (storeroom), utilities (tbd), repairs, preventative, security, house keeping/sanitation, etc.
- Provide regular updates, including schedules and budgets, to stakeholders; escalate issues with recommended solutions to executive leaders
- Monitor plant/equipment trends to ensure highest possible operation and reduction of planned/unplanned downtime
- Propose and monitor key performance indicators in accordance with the best practices
- Facilitate the evolution/refinement of maintenance activities to minimize planned and unplanned downtime (PM's, changeovers, etc.)
- Maintain processing, packaging equipment, and facility systems, decreasing unplanned downtime and growing reliability and availability
- Lead loss elimination, risk management, and life cycle asset management principles to sustain proactive and planned maintenance programs across all departments in manufacturing (roasting, blending, grinding, production, etc.)
- Ensure supervisors and technicians document and input necessary data for the evaluation of trends, such as equipment history and efficiencies; this includes ensuring root cause is effectively conducted and accurate records are kept for further analysis
- Conduct gap assessments for all repairs/modifications and ensure team members are working on the right projects based on capability and skillset, ensuring alignment and coverage across shifts
- Provide coaching and mentorship, as well as help develop skills for team members; be a change agent leader to the team, bringing best practices to make improvements
- Evaluate the performance of team members and provide consistent feedback to ensure development; establish goals, priorities and expectations to meet goals
- Drive innovation through the development of best practices and the identification of industry trends and tools that would contribute to strategic goals
- Manage special projects, including CapEx initiatives as needed
- Manage service contracts, HVAC, powered lifts, EHS partnerships/fire, safety
- Compile reports for ops, payrolls, and other day/day as needed
Qualifications / Job Requirements:- Five - seven years of experience in a manager's role leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in industrial technology or engineering disciplines required (or 15 years equivalent experience); master's degree preferred
- Direct experience working for a CPG company, or in a high-volume packaged goods environment
- Must have extensive experience in Root Cause Failure Analysis
- Knowledge of utilities and facility equipment needed
- Must be able to lead, motivate, and develop others - leading them through change and improvement targets
- Must have knowledge of Food Defense criteria
- Project management skills: able to prioritize many high-profile projects and effectively coordinate and direct across multiple priority tasks in a high stress environment (ultimately meeting customer needs)
- Required: extensive knowledge of industrial mechanical, reliability/preventative maintenance, electrical,and PLC systems
- Extensive knowledge of CMMS Systems, PM Optimization, and Predictive Maintenance Technologies
- Strong working knowledge of CMMS systems, with the ability to mine and analyze data for trends/reports
- Familiarity with CMNS (Hexagon) strongly preferred
- Understand regulatory requirements for Food & Beverage Safety
- Proficiencies in Microsoft Office, including Excel/Pivot Tables, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, and Power BI
- Must have experience presenting cost drivers in maintenance within a manufacturing operation
Physical Demands:- Must be willing and able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs., with frequent lifting, bending, walking, and standing for long periods of time
- Must be willing and able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
- Must be able to meet physical, environmental, and mental requirements outlined either with or without accommodation
Food Safety Requirements and Responsibilities:Must comply with all Federal, State, Corporate, Warehouse and Food Safety standards, policies, and guidelines (i.e., HACCP, GMP, SQF, FDA, etc.)
General StatementThis is a summary description of the general duties and level of work assigned to this position. It is not a full and comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities and tasks. 
