Maintenance Manager

Bigelow Tea•Fairfield, CT

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Bigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States. We are a family-owned and operated business and a Certified B Corporation. Our purpose has always been about much more than making profits. We are committed to good citizenship, ethical business practices, accountability, transparency, protecting the environment, sustainability and supporting our communities. We pride ourselves in caring about each and every one of our employees. We have a long-term outlook and are constantly working to create an environment that inspires people to make positive contributions every day. Bigelow is currently looking for a select, talented individual, that shares our values, to join our growing team. Summary To be responsible for all areas of machine and facility maintenance including production machine maintenance and spare parts inventory. Responsible for the management and supervision of all Maintenance Department personnel.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Industrial Management or related field; Three to five years experience in Equipment Maintenance in a manufacturing environment with two years Supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Develop planned maintenance programs that ensure all production and packaging equipment produces within QA standards.
Work with production packaging machine manufacturers and material vendors in support of a continuous improvement program for plant manufacturing equipment.
Manage department labor and equipment budget.
Active involvement in the management of department’s capital projects
Oversee spare parts inventory.
Ensure that the Maintenance Department provides the necessary machinery to meet the production schedule.
Monitor and enforce R.C. Bigelow Safety and Health policies and procedures.
Responsible for the training of maintenance work teams on all plant equipment for all service and production requirements.
Establish and monitor machine standards to meet shop floor control goals.
Establish and maintain budget and schedules for the rebuild / progressive maintenance of production and plant equipment.
Member of Plant Management Team.
Coordinate and facilitate all project related meetings including communications and recording of minutes and project schedules
Performs other duties as assigned or needed.
Manages the daily operations and direct supervisors in the Maintenance Department, and indirectly all department personnel.
Responsible for the management, recruitment, coaching, disciplining, rewarding and evaluation of all department personnel.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.