Maintenance Manager

Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc•Stratham, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The individual in this position is responsible to manage, lead and integrate the work of the Facilities and Maintenance staff to ensure day-to-day responsibilities are achieved in a timely and responsive manner to support business processes and Manufacturing operations campus wide. Provide all necessary supervision of execution of relatively complex project activities. Ensures deliverables are relevant and meet company standards. This person is also responsible for assessing, analyzing and implementing facility projects or efficiency improvements on a project basis. In addition, this person is responsible for identifying, hiring and monitoring outside contractors to ensure all campus facilities, grounds and office areas are efficiently and cost effectively maintained.

Requirements

Minimum 5-8 years in plant maintenance / facilities management
Ability to start, address and prioritize process issues independently and juggle multiple issues with minimal supervision.
Ability to effectively delegate and supervise in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and internal client service orientation
Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, machinery and mechanical trades.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline.
Travel - up to % 10 to attend Business related functions and supplier meetings.
Shift work/weekend work as necessary
Available for 24/7 requests related to all shifts activities
Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use AutoCAD is a plus
MBA preferred
Understanding of food technology preferably chocolate
Lean/Six Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

Exhibit leadership qualities that move the business forward through the collective talents and efforts of self and others
Empowering team members to deliver results against established goals and priorities, while creating an environment where everyone can do their best work
Continuously improving the operation, driving innovation, including the utilization of new technology and automation with effective utilization of capital and return on investment
Collaborate with key partners to develop annual plans; Facilities budget, capital budget, headcount and labor plan, etc
Provide input and leadership to achieve optimization of assets as well as lead safety initiatives in technical areas. Champion or support design, improvements, and systems to support safety excellence.
Manage and maintain a preventative maintenance program that optimizes production machinery performance and availability.
Partner with Production and Engineering to implement technical machine improvement and efficiency gains.
Responsible for the repair of production equipment in a timely, efficient manner, minimizing machine down-time; Order and maintain stock supply of equipment parts in an effort to minimize machinery down-time and ensure timely repair, when necessary.
Manage the department budget within established guidelines and objectives.
Responsible for maintaining a preventive maintenance program within the confines of an annual budget. This includes but not limited to heating and HVAC system operation and repair, in addition to maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment.
Seek innovative ways to improve productivity through the introduction of new technologies, methods, and controls.
Monitor technology trends and looks for new opportunities
Support of any urgent requests and/or escalations to ensure quick and immediate resolution and communication with stakeholders.
Work with Quality Assurance / Improvement to ensure that property complies with Risk Management and OSHA requirements
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal clients; establish consistent communication mediums with internal clients which will enable timely notification of needs and problems; continually strive to enhance the level of service provided by the department.
Responsible to manage the group of emergency contact people to respond to facility related emergency issues at all times. This group assigns resources and provides direction to implement corrective action. This group also works in conjunction with the onsite Security group and local emergency services.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify and execute continuous improvement projects that deliver significant annual savings in direct labor, energy, and material waste.
Manage the alarm response program
Manage vendor relations and supervise multi-disciplinary teams of staff that includes security, cleaning, landscaping, snow removal, locksmiths and other external vendor.
Responsible for monitoring and renegotiating contracts with outside contractors to ensure agreed upon services are met and renewal periods are completed in a timely manner; identify alternative contractors when necessary to ensure competitive pricing and quality services are provided.
Continuously observe areas for plant improvements and implement these opportunities for ongoing improvement projects.
Support EHS objectives within the department to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
Lead a daily maintenance meeting to define daily priorities an ensure schedule completion
Advising on ways to increase energy efficiently and cost-effectiveness