Maintenance Manager (1st Shift) - St Joseph Prepared Foods Plant

The Hillshire Brands Company • St Joseph, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and controlling all activities related to the maintenance of the facility's electrical packaging and machine maintenance workshops. The goal is to ensure production schedules are met while maintaining cost efficiency and product quality, and to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations pertaining to facility maintenance. The position also involves developing and maintaining an effective department through team selection, development, and motivation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 6 plus years of related maintenance experience.
• Previous experience supervising maintenance teams.
• Strong working knowledge of computers and various software programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking abilities.
• Knowledge and experience in industrial maintenance disciplines, including electrical, refrigeration, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Responsible for managing a team of maintenance supervisors and/or maintenance personnel performing similar and related tasks and activities.
• Requires 1-5 domestic trips per year.
• Applicants should attach a resume in a Word or PDF format.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date).
• No written warning in the past six (6) months.
• No suspension on record for the last 12 months.
• This position is slated for candidates who are currently working at this facility.
• Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first.
• If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations will then be reviewed for consideration.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises, and schedules all machine, electrical, and packaging maintenance projects through optimum utilization of facilities and personnel.
• Attends weekly meetings with engineers and materials management personnel to discuss and plan for the following week's maintenance and schedule.
• Coordinates the activities of the lead supervisor and department supervisors to ensure maximum effectiveness in machinery maintenance within projected costs and schedules.
• Informs lead supervisor and department supervisors of maintenance schedule changes, project specification changes, and labor variances, and coordinates their activities to enact appropriate changes to meet maintenance goals.
• Keeps informed of the status of maintenance and schedules through communication with department supervisors and takes direct action to prevent or resolve delays.
• Resolves needs and questions from department supervisors and lead supervisors, and helps resolve employee complaints and problems to maintain a harmonious work environment.
• Promotes the development of new job methods and procedures through cooperation with Research & Development and Quality Control personnel.
• Establishes and maintains departmental systems and procedures to maintain ongoing productivity improvements of the maintenance unit.
• Works with Materials Management personnel to maintain inventory levels as required by maintenance schedules.
• Reviews and submits daily maintenance manpower and weekly environment reports to management, making recommendations for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensures that all contracts are interpreted correctly and are uniformly followed by maintenance personnel.
• Develops and recommends the annual maintenance budget and goals to superior, based in part on input from the assistant superintendent.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Meets with representatives from state and federal government to ensure all government laws and regulations are maintained.
• Develops and maintains solid Performance Management and Performance Team concepts and practices to fulfill the organization's participative management philosophy.
• Ensures appropriate formal management programs are instituted and followed through in areas of responsibility.
• Takes appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the SQF System.
• Reports any issues to appropriate facility management.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager