Maintenance Manager (KFI)

Kagome Co., Ltd•Osceola, AR

31d•$90,208 - $148,843•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the maintenance team ensuring a high level of employee productivity while managing departmental resources within budget limitations and effectively supporting an efficient production operation. Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team by recruiting top talent, fostering technical growth, and implementing best-in-class maintenance practices. Provide technical support to maintenance technicians and management. Ensure technicians are properly trained in welding, electrical wiring methods, calibration of instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLC), variable frequency drives (VFD's), electrical power transmission, mechanical power transmission, interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and schematics, boiler/steam operations, water analysis and treatment, mechanical refrigeration equipment and controls, coders / labelers, effective trouble shooting of equipment, and safe work habits. Provide electrical and mechanical technical support on existing and new equipment. Ensure operational reliability through strategic preventive and predictive maintenance programs, while driving continuous improvement and innovation. Serve as a key partner in building a culture of safety, engagement, and excellence. Support the review, understanding and compliance of all programs, policies and procedures contained in the Master Food Safety and Quality Management System. Understand my role in food safety and regulatory responsibilities as required by the SQF Food Safety Code and report any food safety concerns to initiate appropriate action.

Requirements

BA in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with an emphasis on business, production, facility maintenance or engineering preferred
At least 5 years industrial maintenance with process analysis and problem-solving experience.
2-5 years in supervisory role leading skilled employees in a challenging production environment
Uphold Kagome's Values: Employee works well with others as a team and treats others with respect. Conducts self in a professional manner and exhibits the highest level of integrity. Maintains a positive attitude through good working relationships with our customers, visitors, and co-workers that emphasizes our commitment to good customer service.
Reliability and acceptable attendance is required. It is critical to be punctual and arrive on time for work and to meetings (if applicable).
Must consistently fulfill job responsibilities, knowing how to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
Build a culture employees and/or co-workers want to be a part of. Be helpful to others and work as a team toward company goals. Participate in an exceptional onboarding experience for new hires and ensure they have the necessary tools to succeed in their roles by welcoming and assisting them. Build employee engagement, recognize and reward employees, provide avenues for professional development, and manage to retain.
Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to convey information clearly and concisely, ability to motivate people, strong leadership skills and a team player. Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and management team.
PC literate including: spreadsheets, project planning, graphing and word processing. In depth knowledge of process equipment, control systems, CMMS (MVP SYSTEM), and instrumentation. Ability to read blue prints, schematics and electrical diagrams. Experience with instrumentation and mechanical problem solving.
Strong writing skills, organizational and planning skills.
Walking, standing for long periods, travel (flying/driving), calls after work hours, ability to work various shifts, bending, stooping, reaching, lift 50+ lbs, work in confined areas
Food plant, high noise levels, frequent interruptions, cold hot and humid conditions, wet floors, forklift and pedestrian traffic, machinery with moving parts. This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Responsibilities

Training maintenance technicians and assisting with problem solving.
Training and self-development through study, research and discussion to improve managerial skills and expand manufacturing expertise.
Communicating with maintenance personnel, the production group and vendors.
Formal communication through meetings, reports and performance summaries.
Meet weekly with all New Hire employees during introductory period with documented contact to build relationships and promote retention within the department.
Researching and studying processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
Improving production processes by eliminating causes of in-process material loss.
Maintaining maintenance database (MVP), including vendor files, spare parts data, inventories and equipment histories.
Collaborate with project Engineer to Manage and oversee Capital Projects.
Planning and scheduling plant maintenance
Developing and defining process improvement projects including all Capital Projects.
Perform maintenance duties.
Performs other duties as needed or assigned by VP of Operations.