Maintenance Manager

Trividia Health, Inc.•Lancaster, NH

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager will plan, organize, implement and manage activities, resources and people to maximize the availability of production equipment and facilities throughout the plant and office areas under minimal supervision. The Maintenance Manager will be tasked with customarily and regularly exercising discretion and independent judgment in decision making relative to the operation of the maintenance department.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential to this position.
Must have excellent computer skills (MS Office); management and supervisory experience or training.
Familiarity with PLC’s and SCADA would be helpful.
Industry experience with processing and packaging equipment such as steam kettles, blenders, mixers, tablet presses, fillers, cappers, cartoners and labelers would be very helpful.
Experience working with the trades and have an understanding of machining and electrical skills preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PLC’s and SCADA would be helpful.
Industry experience with processing and packaging equipment such as steam kettles, blenders, mixers, tablet presses, fillers, cappers, cartoners and labelers would be very helpful.
Experience working with the trades and have an understanding of machining and electrical skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and administer department budget for the purpose of meeting department objectives.
Develop, recommend, and administer policies, procedures, and processes in support of maintenance operations; implement and monitor compliance with approved policies, procedures, and processes.
Supervise and oversee activities of all maintenance team members, conduct performance reviews, recommend salary increases, and administer disciplinary action; provide training and development for new and existing employees
Participate in meetings, and serve on committees to communicate pertinent information relative to the maintenance department
Serve as a key team member for capital expenditure and infrastructure projects
Serve as a key member of the safety committee to provide expert guidance in safety matters related to equipment and facilities
Maintain frequent contact with outside contractors and vendors coordinating their activities to ensure cost, timeliness, quality of their work and adherence to all company and regulatory requirements
Develop job/project priorities in conjunction with the Production Managers
Oversee the preventative maintenance program
Document maintenance activities through implementing a daily/weekly planning process
Research and institute equipment and technology upgrades to stay competitive in the manufacturing of products and to reduce time and frequency of employee contact with product
Perform “make” vs. “buy” decisions
Help develop specifications for new and used equipment
Meet at least monthly with the Senior Director, Operations to report on progress and planning
Serve as Facility Sanitation Supervisor
Implement excellent sanitation practices which support company’s processes and procedures ensuring highest quality products are produced in a thoroughly clean environment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Prioritize tasks to ensure that plant cleaning requirements are fulfilled.
Ensure the necessary tools, supplies and equipment are available to perform sanitation tasks effectively
Inspect premises for unsanitary practices and conditions.
Confer with management and production personnel on sanitation problems, and recommends changes in equipment, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and purity of product.
Compile required reports regarding regular inspections, sanitation violations, and steps taken to resolve deficiencies.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, statutes, regulations, rules, policies and procedures.