Maintenance Manager

The Pictsweet Company • Bells, TN

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the effective use and maintenance of machinery and equipment in the Repack department at Pictsweet’s flagship manufacturing facility in Bells, Tennessee. The role ensures machines and equipment operate properly to meet production and quality standards. The position works in a plant environment, including refrigerated and freezer areas, and also requires some office work.

Requirements

• Practical understanding of mechanical operations, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical and computer controls, and programmable logic controls (PLC) related to Pictsweet equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of food processing principles, quality control, HACCP, GMP, and associate management.
• Proven leadership ability, including the ability to organize and direct associates.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, normally gained through five years of experience in Industrial Maintenance or a related field.
• Degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Management, or a related field, plus five years of relevant work experience; alternatively, 10–15 years of relevant industrial maintenance management experience may substitute for a degree.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical systems applicable to Pictsweet equipment.
• Knowledge of advanced maintenance systems, preventive maintenance programs, computer modeling systems, basic software and spreadsheets, financial budgeting, purchasing and contract procedures, and associate management.
• Excellent management and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and provide leadership in difficult situations.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Must reside in the immediate area of Bells, Tennessee, or be willing to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Food-industry management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure and monitor quality and food safety systems so products are manufactured under clean, safe, and wholesome conditions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with food and associate safety regulations, including FDA, USDA, OSHA, and TOSHA requirements, as well as other laws and regulations affecting the company.
• Direct associates in equipment and machinery maintenance and repair to support optimum production performance; organize financial, material, and human resources for cost-effective results.
• Design new and improve existing preventive maintenance programs to optimize plant and equipment longevity and usage; plan and coordinate routine maintenance for product safety.
• Conduct food safety and associate safety training on topics including machine guarding, lockout/tagout, PPE, cross-contamination, food allergens, and critical control points.
• Develop and recommend the annual department budget and monitor and adjust operations to meet budget guidelines.
• Coordinate annual calibration of metal detectors and ensure their compliance and functionality.
• Anticipate production-capability and associate-related challenges, plan actions to prevent problems, and identify innovative ways to improve maintenance performance.
• Evaluate mechanical performance and plan appropriate adjustments.
• Maintain appropriate mechanical records and reports.
• Communicate frequently with plant supervision about production and proactively identify and resolve complex mechanical and logistical problems.
• Ensure a safe workplace and follow the Pictsweet Hazardous Communication Plan, Lock-out/Tag-out Program, Process Safety Management Plan, and applicable safety standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by Plant Management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Company-paid group life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Vacation days, sick leave, and ten paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager