Maintenance Manager

Natural Grocers • Golden, CO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager (working) is responsible for developing and performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, facility, and warehouse equipment according to safety, preventive, predictive, and productive maintenance systems. This role supports the achievement of the site’s business goals through a "whatever it takes" approach. This is a hands-on leadership role; you will maintain tools and machines while overseeing the continuous improvement of maintenance processes and executing long-term strategic plans. The ideal candidate possesses a high level of initiative and is willing to roll up their sleeves to tackle any task necessary, including essential facility repairs — to ensure the site operates at peak efficiency. The Maintenance Manager resolves problems as they arise, whether directly or by delegating them.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience in production/packaging operations
• Minimum of 3 years management experience preferred
• Proven history of process and procedural improvements
• Experience with developing and managing maintenance procedures preferred
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment with an understanding of GMP’s, HACCP and Food Safety preferred
• Ability to understand and work on DC voltage required
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance issues required
• Possesses basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and fabrication knowledge
• Ability to provide installation and repair techniques for piping systems (water, air)
• Possess industrial safety, machine safety and safeguarding techniques
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take the initiative to get assigned work done efficiently and effectively
• Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate with management on progress
• Strong attention to details and getting the work done right the first time
• Ability to work with a diverse group and provide leadership in the maintenance area
• Must have valid CO driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance efforts to ensure timely repair of food packaging and warehouse equipment and machinery
• Manage the maintenance team through coaching, training on building and equipment, and delegation of work
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, and OSHA rules while carrying out maintenance functions
• Identify critical spare parts and build inventory
• Identify improvement opportunities and build and execute improvement plan; may lead improvement events
• Carry out inspections of production rooms and equipment to identify issues
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules and ensure implementation by maintenance personnel
• Perform troubleshooting to solve repair issues
• Communicate plans for upper-level improvements to maintenance personnel
• Manage contractor selection and scheduling.
• Maintain repair logs and reports on daily activities, PM’s and overall equipment performance…OEE
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance; build maintenance related annual capital project list

Benefits

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• good4u Crew Member Discount
• Npower Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-Time Crew Members)
• Paid Parental Leave (Full-Time Crew Members)
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance) (Full-Time Crew Members)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance (Full-Time Crew Members)
• Company Paid Life Insurance (Full-Time Crew Members)
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED