Manager, Maintenance

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.•Selah, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager reports to the Plant Manager and is a member of the US operations leadership team. This role serves as a technical advisor and oversees maintenance, repair, and management of equipment, utilities, services, and facilities at the Selah Facility. The manager leads and supervises the maintenance team, assigning and coordinating work to support safety, quality, equipment availability, production efficiency, and preservation of company assets. The role administers the preventive maintenance program; oversees maintenance work orders, equipment and service records, contractors, tools, parts, and supplies; and ensures maintenance and calibration of mechanical, electrical, steam, refrigeration, fluid, and pneumatic control systems. It also manages maintenance budgets and spending, collaborates with operations on maintenance priorities and production planning, and provides technical resources for capital and continuous-improvement projects. The Maintenance Manager supports food safety and SQF compliance by training mechanics, enforcing HACCP and GMP requirements, and promoting the production of safe, quality food. The position may perform maintenance and emergency repairs as needed, including work on production and support equipment. The role requires a recognized Washington State trade certification, a high school diploma, and at least five years of maintenance-management experience in the food or beverage industry. The employee must be able to work any shift, overtime, and any or all days of the week according to plant needs, and meet the stated physical requirements.

Requirements

Recognized Washington State trade certification is required; other trade certifications may be considered.
High school diploma is required.
At least five years of maintenance-management experience in the food or beverage industry.
Able to work any shift, overtime, and any or all days of the week in accordance with plant needs.
Ability to perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
Ability to use plant tools safely and skillfully in accordance with established practices and procedures.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and personal investment in the success of the business.
Motivated, focused, and accountable for results.
Experience and knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and control systems for process manufacturing.
Knowledge of maintenance and reliability concepts, processes, and methodologies.
Familiarity and experience with CMMS systems.
Demonstrated management and supervisory skills.
Ability to negotiate effectively and manage budgets.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; carry 25 pounds up and down 21 stairs; stand for eight hours during a shift excluding breaks and lunch; and safely lift and carry a 51-pound stepladder.
Ability to work in hot, humid, and/or cold areas and to stand, bend, squat, crawl, kneel, reach above shoulders, climb ladders, and work in tight or awkward spaces for extended periods.
May be required to safely lift up to 100 pounds unassisted.
Good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Electrician, Industrial Millwright, or Stationary Engineer certification is preferred.
Post-secondary technology diploma, degree, or certification of trade qualifications.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise maintenance personnel, assigning and coordinating work to support safety, quality, availability, production efficiency, and company asset preservation.
Train mechanics on applicable food safety program requirements and SQF guidelines; enforce HACCP and GMP requirements and promote a culture focused on safe, quality food.
Administer the preventive maintenance program to prevent unplanned breakdowns and maximize production and cost efficiency.
Perform and document line checks, preventive maintenance, equipment removals and installations, disassembly, repairs, and assembly when necessary; perform non-routine and emergency repairs as needed.
Prioritize, plan, and delegate work orders for preventive and corrective maintenance and equipment modifications, ensuring timely and effective completion.
Coordinate with Plant and Operations Managers to use production performance metrics to determine maintenance priorities.
Oversee maintenance logs and reporting on daily activities and equipment service history; analyze equipment needs, reliability, and costs, and direct improvements.
Source contractors for work beyond the maintenance workforce’s scope, oversee contractor work for quality and specification compliance, and establish and manage service contracts where applicable.
Manage tools, materials, parts, and supplies to maintain equipment and facilities while optimizing inventory costs and minimizing downtime.
Ensure maintenance and routine calibration of mechanical, electrical, steam, refrigeration, fluid, and pneumatic control systems.
Ensure work performed by or for the company complies with safety standards, internal risk management and loss-control requirements, and applicable practices, codes, and regulations.
Prepare and manage maintenance budgets; monitor spending against monthly and year-end budgets and provide cost-benefit analysis for equipment and business recommendations.
Collaborate with Operations on equipment improvements and modifications using performance indicators, downtime analysis, and repair-or-replacement options.
Review equipment performance with management, identify deficiencies related to safety, quality, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction, and set priorities to address them.
Coordinate short- and long-term maintenance planning and scheduling with Operations, Sales, and Planning to meet preventive maintenance objectives, production schedules, and equipment reliability goals.
Prepare maintenance resources and recommend capital and continuous-improvement projects; contribute to the annual capital projects plan by identifying, scoping, and prioritizing projects.
Support capital project planning and implementation, including providing resources, coordinating contractors, minimizing production disruption, and meeting schedule and budget targets.
Research equipment and technologies as alternatives for replacing or upgrading old or worn systems; provide technical expertise on application requirements, process design, and component specifications.
Provide leadership and guidance in systematic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to identify practical, cost-effective solutions to equipment and system challenges.
Develop and maintain a supplier control index and meet with vendors to discuss and resolve mechanical problems.
Stay current with government rules, scientific procedures, and chemical regulations.
Operate a forklift safely and maintain a neat and orderly work area.