Maintenance Manager

Winland Foods•North East, PA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for all production equipment, services and facility equipment, infrastructure. This includes execution of repairs driven by established preventative, predictive and continuous improvement programs. The Maintenance Manager will also oversee the spare parts, equipment, and third-party service contractors. Utilize maintenance expertise and leadership skills to oversee the maintenance department personnel by training, directing, coordinating and evaluating maintenance resources and functions including safety, training, housekeeping (5S), employee development and equipment corrective and preventive.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of electronics, controls, hydraulics, mechanical and electrical components found in food manufacturing machinery as well as proper safety standards for food production equipment.
Fundamental understanding of PLC processes
Knowledge of PIMS (Parts Inventory Management System).
Demonstrated hands on experience with installation and technical repairs of manufacturing and packaging equipment.
Demonstrated problem solving, leadership, and analytical skills.
Experience in creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to lead individually, in small groups, or lead Kaizen events to identify root cause and corrective actions to improve equipment and line reliability.
Ability to identify, create, lead, and train others in Continuous Improvement processes and tools as it relates to Reliability and Maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure that repairs are carried out in a cost efficient and timely manner, maximizing production capabilities and meeting all health and safety requirements.
Maintain facility/production line conditions to meet established GMPs/HAACP, and Food Safety Regulations. Establish and maintain departmental SOPs to meet this goal. Ensure processes meet or exceed government requirements.
Oversee the preventative maintenance program, driven from manufacturer’s specifications. Works closely with Maintenance Planner on work order and repair schedules.
Ensure all maintenance technicians record their time and work complete for each major piece of equipment
Create and maintain contracts for all equipment and machine repairs not performed in-house.
Participate as an active and contributing member of the Health and Safety Committee.
Provide floor level support to detect, evaluate, or resolve any malfunction or issue with production equipment as needed.
Manage and directs contractors as appropriate.
Proactively improve technical processes and standards as appropriate.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the electrical systems and resources (internal and external) to support production and infrastructure equipment.
Operates as a supervisor and leader in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Lead Kaizen events on new or existing equipment or lines to improve performance and achieve plant deliverables.
Lead technical skill development of maintenance resources as it applies to support production and utility equipment. Ensure skills keep pace with the addition of new lines, equipment, and technology.
Manages maintenance department spending. Track department budget accounts for electricity, water, sewer, all R&M equipment, machinery supplies, outside services and maintenance labor.
Collaborate with all plant functional managers to ensure production needs and changes can be met in addition to identifying root cause and corrective action for areas of responsibility.
Performs other duties as assigned