Maintenance Manager

Foster Farms • Demopolis, AL

77d

About The Position

Provide engineering and technical leadership to ensure plant facilities/equipment are reliable, safe and sanitary. Provide overall management and direction for the Maintenance department. Responsible for the professional development and training (procedures and standards) of Maintenance Supervisors and hourly personnel. Ensure the work force meets departmental objectives regarding productivity, quality and safety. Ensure the production departments maximize uptime by decreasing equipment downtime.

Requirements

• Must possess a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in the food processing industry in the areas listed: Ammonia refrigeration and waste water treatment plant.
• Managing and controlling hazardous materials at the plant level in the maintenance areas.
• Must provide evidence of a strong mechanical background (electrical experience is also very desirable).
• Must exhibit a substantial background in departmental administration, budget initiation, cost control, project management, etc.
• Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to evaluate supervisors fairly and objectively and suggest areas for needed improvement in a positive manner.
• Must possess good computer skills including windows and associated software.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Maintenance department effectively.
• Consistently attain department goals/standards for cost, productivity, quality and safety.
• Ensure production departments maximize uptime.
• Manage capital program effectively.
• Consistently complete assigned projects within the budget.
• Responsible for professional development and training of departmental personnel.
• Provide a high level of personnel commitment/focus to departmental safety.
• Oversee facility compliance with regulatory agency requirements/reporting standards.
• Responsible for wastewater and for some environmental coordinator duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees