Maintenance Manager

Leprino Foods Company•Allendale Charter Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Within our 300-person manufacturing facility in Allendale – Leprino is seeking Maintenance Manager to join our plants technical leadership team to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of food quality, reliability, and production efficiencies. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate. Your main responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance & reliability programs, processes, and systems to ensure that plant performance exceeds company-wide expectations. For this position, you will report directly to the Plant Engineering Manager. Lead the maintenance function for the plant to assure adequate cost-effective utilities and power are provided along with the quality and quantity of maintenance support required to meet production needs. Prepare and monitor the department budget, direct the purchasing of spare parts and determine minimum inventory levels, initiates work orders, and reviews general plant equipment repairs. Participate in capital projects by assisting with project development, specifying controls and equipment, directing installation, and monitoring start-up, troubleshooting, and maintenance training for new systems. Accept an exciting environment where solving problems, continuous learning, and a high technical curiosity is the norm, not the exception. Take ownership of your career – it’s yours to grow if you’re willing to put the work in. Drive core people development processes within the Maintenance department, such as hiring and promoting for success, technical/functional training, leadership development, and performance management. Find opportunities before they become a problem, focusing on root cause analysis and preventative action.

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years of overall experience in maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
At least four (4) years of progressive leadership experience, most recently serving at a manager-level
Extensive knowledge of equipment theory and history, electrical operations, advanced process controls, power generation, ammonia refrigeration, pneumatics, thermodynamics, welding, machining, food processing and sanitation, and maintenance scheduling
Experience and ability to support 24/7 manufacturing operation

Nice To Haves

College Degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance or related field, or similar work experience in related industry
Dairy/Cheese Manufacturing Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the maintenance & reliability programs, processes, and systems to ensure that plant performance exceeds company-wide expectations.
Lead the maintenance function for the plant to assure adequate cost-effective utilities and power are provided along with the quality and quantity of maintenance support required to meet production needs.
Prepare and monitor the department budget, direct the purchasing of spare parts and determine minimum inventory levels, initiates work orders, and reviews general plant equipment repairs.
Participate in capital projects by assisting with project development, specifying controls and equipment, directing installation, and monitoring start-up, troubleshooting, and maintenance training for new systems.
Drive core people development processes within the Maintenance department, such as hiring and promoting for success, technical/functional training, leadership development, and performance management.
Find opportunities before they become a problem, focusing on root cause analysis and preventative action.