Maintenance Manager

Rise Baking Company, LLC•Manteno Township, IL

just now•$116,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people. We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient. We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team. We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors. Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference. Job Purpose Provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance department for the repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations. Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of all areas of the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management, manufacturing, production operations management or equivalent field of study preferred
7-10 years of progressive and demonstrated maintenance engineering experience with at least 3-5 years of maintenance management experience; food industry experience
Strong mechanical and planning aptitude
Ability to understand and articulate the requirements necessary to maintain assets at base condition and importance to comply with conditions of use
Proficient knowledge of food manufacturing, FDA/USDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and experience with CMMS
Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to lead and support multiple projects
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to think critically and solve complex problems
Excellent skills in the areas of teamwork, motivation, relationship building, and coaching
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Execute the plant’s maintenance vision and mission to achieve zero breakdowns through “base condition maintenance”
Ensure all manufacturing/facility systems are properly resourced and all resources are efficiently utilized
Provide leadership in implementing/maintaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Ensure appropriate inventory levels for standard replacement parts are maintained
Ensure maintenance shop equipment and tools meet operational requirements
Provide technical support and coaching for efficient troubleshooting/root cause problem solving activities and maintenance repair to maximize asset effectiveness; perform and coach root cause analysis to identify and resolve recurring downtime/inefficient operational issues
Develop department KPIs, baseline current state, and utilize data to improve department effectiveness (including safety, reliability, productivity, and quality)
Interview, select, and train Maintenance team
Direct Maintenance team in their roles and responsibilities to meet plant objectives
Manage Maintenance department costs within budgetary guidelines; initiate cost saving measures
Assist in the review of all maintenance engineering documents to comply with codes and regulatory requirements
Manage the department such that current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) are adhered to and a professional appearance is maintained
Ensure all plant maintenance operations are conducted in a safe and controlled environment in compliance with OSHA rules
Conduct regular maintenance inspections
Schedule mandatory inspections and coordinate certifications and appropriate authorities
Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
Perform other job-related duties as assigned