Maintenance Manager

Jelly Belly Candy Company • Fairfield, CA

270d

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervision of plant maintenance personnel for the Company, over three shifts. Responsibility includes supervision of Maintenance Supervisors and other assigned employees on each shift, assignment of work to plant maintenance personnel, coordinating proper maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of plant equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or seven (7) to ten (10) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• All around knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and machine shop skills to properly supervise maintenance personnel in proper troubleshooting, repairs, preventative maintenance and fabrication.
• PLC programming experience preferred.
• Experience with TPM Methodologies, particularly PM and AM pillars required.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work schedules to shift personnel directly or through Maintenance Supervisors.
• Supervises, prioritizes, and advises plant maintenance personnel on work assigned.
• Interfaces with Maintenance Supervisors to coordinate daily work transfer.
• Interfaces with all Departmental Supervisors to ensure that plant equipment is maintained and kept in a functional and safe order.
• Addresses safety issues and sanitation issues that require immediate attention.
• Ensures that all plant and facility equipment are maintained in a normal, safe and running condition.
• Supervises troubleshooting of all plant and facility equipment and advises mechanics on proper troubleshooting techniques.
• Maintains open communications with all departments in regards to work in progress or changes in schedule, particularly involving changeovers or critical equipment repairs.
• Supervises shop work and fabrication to ensure it is performed in a safe and proper manner.
• Monitors preventative maintenance and lubrication schedules to meet scheduled due dates.
• Interfaces and communicates with Engineering in regards to difficult issues or involving Capital equipment items.
• Interfaces with outside contractors to solicit bids, monitor progress, etc.
• Communicates company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and maintenance records.
• Deploys strategic methodologies, systems, and tools including Autonomous Maintenance and Planned Maintenance to deliver site OEE and meet goals.
• Supports plant implementation of TPM Methodology by coaching supervisors and managers to ensure their capability to lead work teams.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principles by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices, and processes.
• On call 24/7 in regards to any Plant issues or assistance needed in off hours.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree