Maintenance Manager

Garelick Farms•Town of East Greenbush, NY

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager leads and supports the maintenance department to ensure maintenance services are delivered effectively and in accordance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. The role is accountable for safety, quality, yields, throughput, and efficiencies, and for resolving issues promptly. It also directs personnel activities, including recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and employee development, under established human resources policies and practices. The manager oversees equipment and facility maintenance, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, task planning, emergency maintenance response, spare parts and supplies, and department budgets and schedules. The role works with engineering, management, Human Resources, and plant management on equipment improvements, employee matters, and operational performance. The position also maintains awareness of industry regulations and codes and ensures compliance with company food safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP requirements.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Five to eight years of maintenance, mechanical engineering, or related experience, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience.
Experience leading and following safety policies and procedures.
Ability to lead and instruct others on proper and safe procedures.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Strong knowledge of facility equipment and processes.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems.
Knowledge of supervision, training, and personnel management principles and practices.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively and foster teamwork.
Ability to use independent judgment to plan and organize multiple tasks and information.
Ability to adapt to changing operational needs and lead others through change.
Ability to set priorities, create urgency, implement action plans, and improve performance.
Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain employees.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of manager experience.
Manufacturing operations or production experience in the dairy industry.
Electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a maintenance department qualified to keep equipment and facilities safe and efficient.
Maintain operating equipment in satisfactory condition and ensure it operates within vendor or manufacturer specifications and tolerances.
Set objectives and performance standards for maintenance activities and projects that support departmental, divisional, and corporate goals.
Oversee the development and execution of predictive and preventive maintenance programs and strategies for all assets to reduce unscheduled downtime, extend asset life, and control breakdown costs.
Ensure systems such as SAP support maintenance task planning, including required time, parts, and job descriptions, and coordinate work during normal operations, washes, planned downtime, and maintenance shutdowns.
Use project management charts to detail activities during planned downtime.
Stay informed about maintenance best practices, establish benchmarks, and develop strategies and plans to achieve world-class maintenance.
Serve as an escalation point for emergency maintenance requests.
Consult with engineering and management on equipment modifications and potential replacements to improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.
Analyze cost studies for proposed new equipment and make recommendations to management.
Plan for adequate spare parts and maintenance supplies and ensure their control.
Implement cost-reduction measures affecting repair, utility, pretreatment, and maintenance operating expenses; may contribute to capital budget development.
Keep management informed of matters affecting equipment and facility performance.
Stay current with industry regulations and codes related to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
Develop maintenance department procedures and policies.
Oversee department schedules to maximize preventive and repair services while minimizing unnecessary overtime.
Manage assigned employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance management.
Apply work rules, applicable union contract provisions, and employment policies; administer discipline consistently and fairly; and work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievances.
Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and comply with company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.