Maintenance Manager- Dairy Plant

CRYSTAL CREAMERY INC•Modesto, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overall plant maintenance and coordination with other departments to reduce unplanned operational outages and lead continuous improvements that ensure optimal production operations in a diverse dairy processing facility.

Requirements

Degree in Industrial Technology, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and related maintenance experience required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience Supervising in the Maintenance technical field in food & beverage manufacturing facility
In depth knowledge of food processing equipment maintenance and technology
Ability to provide leadership in the area of food safety and knowledge of SQF requirements.
Analytical skills and proven critical thinking skills.
Knowledge and understanding of managing Ammonia Refrigeration systems and CAL/ARP RMP programs.
Knowledge and experience with HazMat program and SPCC programs
Knowledge and experience managing environmental regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of Plant Automation/PLC programs.
Strong communicator with service-minded work philosophy
General understanding of financial analysis, budget reports and relevant business drivers.

Responsibilities

Manage, organize, coordinate, and lead daily activities of union maintenance team on multiple shifts.
Evaluate and provide training and professional development to maintenance team.
Support, direct, motivate and coach the maintenance staff in safe work practices resulting in zero employee injuries.
Lead the continuous improvement of the performance within the Maintenance organization in critical areas including organizational, effectiveness, reliability, cost, and colleague development.
Ensure factory is utilizing Corporate Asset Maintenance Management program.
Ensure factory maintenance work orders are executed with the highest standards of engineering, integrity, product Food Safety, safety, and environmental protection.
Manage preventive/predictive repairs for optimal production equipment utilization.
Utilize predictive maintenance technologies to minimize and plan for operational maintenance.
Coordinate with Production, Quality/Food Safety and Project departments on daily basis to resolve technical and operational issues.
Manage R&M financial resources within the provided annual operating budget.
Ensure availability of equipment complies with client and regulatory requirements.