Maintenance Manager, Heritage Hummus Center

Boar's Head Brand•New Castle, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage all activities of the Facilities Department (Maintenance and Utilities) to support each department at the plant and ensure fulfillment of Company goals. This role involves managing the Facilities Department to support facility safety, capacity assurance, production growth, quality assurance, process equipment maintenance, utility maintenance, process and utility efficiency improvements, refrigeration system operations, and continuous process and plant improvements. The manager will develop and implement methods to improve efficiencies of plant utilities and production processes, ensure new equipment and utility installations meet USDA requirements and the Plant’s strategic plan, and improve process and facility efficiencies while reducing production downtime through a predictive/preventive maintenance system. The position also includes developing and administering the capital and expense budget for the plant, supporting personal development of all Facilities Department associates, ensuring proper training for maintenance associates, ensuring adherence to HAACP, SQF, GMP and SOP policies, ensuring best value in purchasing materials and labor, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, BOCA, DEQ, Board of Health, and other regulatory requirements. The role also involves supporting the Senior Facilities Manager in assigned projects and company goals.

Requirements

Four Year College Degree in Engineering preferred
Minimum of 5 years Maintenance or Utility Management experience
ASRS experience (where applicable)
Strong Project Management Skills
Experience with Oracle EAM or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems required
Excellent technical, oral, and written communication skills
Kepner-Tregoe or similar problem solving experience desired
Food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
HAZ-MAT certification desired
Process Safety Management training or knowledge of PSM preferred
Contractor management experience

Nice To Haves

Four Year College Degree in Engineering
Kepner-Tregoe or similar problem solving experience
Food manufacturing experience
HAZ-MAT certification
Process Safety Management training or knowledge of PSM
ASRS experience

Responsibilities

Manage the Facilities Department to support facility safety, capacity assurance, production growth, and quality assurance.
Oversee maintenance of process equipment (including material handling equipment) and utilities.
Drive process and utility efficiency improvements and manage refrigeration system operations.
Implement continuous process and plant improvements.
Develop and implement methods to improve efficiencies of plant utilities and production processes.
Ensure all new equipment and utility installations meet USDA requirements and the Plant’s strategic plan.
Improve process and facility efficiencies and reduce production downtime through a predictive/preventive maintenance system.
Develop and administer the capital and expense budget for the plant.
Support personal development of all Facilities Department associates.
Ensure all maintenance associates are properly trained to meet organization demands.
Ensure all Facilities associates adhere to company policies and work rules regarding HAACP, SQF, GMP and SOP.
Ensure best value in purchase of materials and labor for all Facilities related work.
Ensure that the Plant meets OSHA, EPA, BOCA, DEQ, Board of Health, and other federal, state, and local agencies' regulatory requirements.
Support the Senior Facilities Manager in any assigned projects and accomplishment of Company goals.
Be a member of the Plant Management Team and responsible for the attainment of Facilities Department goals.
Be a member of the Emergency Response Team.
Develop and maintain cross-training, apprenticeship programs, and equipment seminars.
Support the Corporate R&D Department.
Participate in all facility, equipment, and utility matters.
Conduct daily communications with direct reports.
Conduct daily communications with the Production Department.
Communicate with all Plant departments, as necessary.
Participate in Facility audits at all Boar’s Head Production Plants.
Maintain Facility Department staff through recruitment and job appraisals.
Review and approve all pay increases for Facilities, Utilities, and Maintenance Personnel.