3rd Shift Machine Maintenance Manager

Michigan Turkey Producers•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

This is a hands-on, non-production role responsible for the overall maintenance of plant equipment and facilities within the specified departmental budget. Under the supervision of the Director of Maintenance, the manager ensures work meets USDA, HACCP, GMFP, company, and applicable regulatory standards, and promotes safe and efficient work habits among departmental employees. The role also includes developing maintenance programs and budgets, supporting plant projects, and managing contracted projects from start to finish.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business Management or a minimum of 5 years of experience in Maintenance Management.
Journeyman or accredited certification in Machine Repair, or 5 years of experience in Machine Repair.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work with all levels of management to build a team environment.
Ability to lift and tighten equipment weighing up to approximately 70 pounds.
Ability to reach heights of 17 feet to repair or inspect equipment.
Ability to perform equipment repairs in wet, cold, slippery, or uneven environments, including standing, twisting, bending, and reaching for 10–12 hours or the duration of the shift.

Nice To Haves

Strong electrical background.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a preventive and predictive maintenance program for plant equipment to support safe operation, specified uptime, and the departmental budget.
Develop and maintain a maintenance and refrigeration safety program that promotes employee involvement.
Maintain parts inventory sufficient to support the plant’s specified mechanical uptime within budget.
Develop and maintain a departmental operating budget.
Develop and maintain the PSM/RPM program to OSHA standards.
Supervise, assist, coach, and counsel departmental employees to maintain an acceptable level of maintenance support.
Develop positive working relationships with suppliers to support plant operations within budget.
Assist the Plant Engineer with project planning and implementation.
Manage contracted projects from start to finish.
Ensure overall compliance with applicable regulatory standards and perform other duties as assigned.