Maintenance Manager

OPC Arbre Farms•Walkerville, MI

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance department to maximize production and facility uptime through effective repair, safety, upkeep, and maintenance of equipment, facilities, and adjacent property. This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position reporting to the Plant Manager. The role is eligible for company benefit plans after 60 days and vacation time after 90 days. Hours are flexible and vary from day to day, especially during peak season from May through December. The manager oversees departmental employees and activities, supports operations-wide compliance, and participates in the HACCP and Safety teams to advance food safety and safety improvements. The position establishes and maintains preventive maintenance systems, metrics, inventory, schedules, and reporting to improve cost, quality, and equipment performance. It also coordinates outside maintenance labor and ensures that maintenance work, facility changes, and the shop meet applicable safety, HACCP, and GFSI standards.

Requirements

Detailed knowledge and experience in manufacturing machinery.
Above-average skills in electrical work, HVAC, and plumbing.
Excellent leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain systems, schedules, and reports.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage employees.
Demonstrated ability to drive process and equipment improvements.
Detailed knowledge of production, manufacturing, equipment, and mechanical and electrical maintenance.
Experience driving departmental performance.
College degree or equivalent experience.
10–15 years of experience.
Specialized training in HVAC, preventive maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and boiler and refrigeration maintenance.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

State of Michigan electrical contractor license.
State of Michigan HVAC license.
Boiler and refrigeration maintenance.

Responsibilities

Serve the needs of customers and all stakeholders.
Hire, train, and directly lead departmental employees according to company standards; set expectations, provide support, and ensure accountability.
Provide direct oversight and ownership of departmental activities.
As a member of the Core Operations Management team, oversee operations employees to ensure compliance with company policies and expectations.
Participate in the development, validation, and verification of HACCP procedures and drive food safety improvements.
Work with the Safety Team to drive safety improvements throughout the operation.
Develop and maintain departmental metrics and trend data to analyze and drive cost and quality improvements.
Create, maintain, and manage an effective Preventive Maintenance program, making changes as needed.
Manage the purchase, inventory, and use of maintenance equipment, parts, and supplies; keep parts organized and available.
Coordinate outside maintenance contract labor as needed.
Develop and maintain a maintenance schedule that minimizes production downtime; manage changes to project scopes and timelines and communicate schedules across departments and to senior management.
Ensure applicable facility and equipment changes are reviewed and validated by the HACCP team before implementation.
Keep the maintenance shop and related areas clean, organized, and audit-ready according to GFSI standards and senior management expectations.
Ensure proper cleanup and signoffs on equipment repairs.
Ensure employees are trained in Lock out / Tag out procedures and comply with required safety training, including GMP practices, lockout/tag-out, and proper lifting.
Identify root causes and corrective and preventive actions for equipment problems.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.