Engineering and Mechanical Manager

Calise Bakery•Lincoln, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join New England's favorite bread and roll manufacturing facility! Calise Bakery has an immediate opening for a Engineering & Maintenance Manager. This position is responsible for directing and coordinating the efforts of all maintenance, electric, and hydraulic engineering service activities within the plant to maximize efficient operation and protection of company assets. The candidate selected must have experience in evaluating, developing and maintaining maintenance policies and standard operating procedures to meet company goals for quality, productivity and downtime. Be prepared to discuss your ability to develop the capabilities and competencies of employees through ongoing training, coaching and mentoring; promoting employee engagement, empowerment and teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar course required.
Willing to participate in on-going industry, safety and leadership training
Five years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Baking industry knowledge and experience required
Must have a solid understanding of the unique equipment in a commercial bakery production plant, along with operation of that equipment relative to the baking process from the engineering perspective required.
Equipment troubleshooting ability to ensure optimum efficiency and product quality.
Must be skilled at building partnerships within the organization and coordinating with support departments
Effectively leads, coaches, trains and motivates people to ensure Company goals are met.
Effectively monitors performance of direct reports and provides feedback to improve performance.
Must have effective oral and written communication and organizational skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and PM software.

Responsibilities

Audits equipment to determine need for installations, services or repairs to ensure equipment reliability and maximize plant productivity.
Consistently executes Preventative Maintenance Program in efficient manner.
Monitors the performance of outside contractors in regards to quality of work as well as timely execution of work performed.
Assesses Maintenance Staff’s technical and troubleshooting skills, provides staff training in safety, repair, maintenance techniques, standard operating procedures and use of equipment in compliance with industry standards including but not limited to OSHA.
Maintains and manages all work schedules of maintenance personnel in a cost effective manner.
Manages and directs fulfillment of all work orders in the maintenance department in a cost effective manner and in accordance with company standards.
Conducts purchasing activities and inventory management of maintenance supplies and machine parts in a cost effective manner and in accordance with company standards.
Maintains current and complete records of all activities including but not limited to Catalytic Oxidizer operation, sewer discharge, equipment calibration.
Maintains communication with plant peers to ensure the plants equipment meets regulatory requirements for cleanliness and product safety.
Promotes safety through work procedures and employee safety programs. Ensures equipment is maintained in safe operating condition.
Responsible for participating in all activities set out by the company in support of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Ensures full compliance with all Company policies and standards related to safety, quality and workplace conduct.
Ensure compliance of all Local, State and Federal regulations.
Everyone has responsibility to support and follow our Food Safety and Food Defense programs.
Any other associated task as seen necessary by Management.