Manager - Maintenance

Rich Products Corporation

About The Position

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose StatementThe Maintenance Manager manages all plant units responsible for maintaining the plant's equipment, buildings and facilities and provides technical expertise regarding maintenance, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic engineering. In addition to developing and implementing short-term and mid-term business plans for department, and assists in the development of the strategic plan for the plant.Key Accountabilities and Outcomes Plan, manage, and direct the activities of maintenance, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical teams, providing ongoing engineering and technical support to ensure reliable plant operations. Develop, implement, and communicate short term and mid term (1-2 year) operating plans, ensuring alignment with plant, division, and corporate business strategies and clearly defining associate roles in achieving objectives. Support the development of long term strategic plans for the plant, including capital investments, asset reliability, and operational sustainability. Establish, implement, and maintain operating policies, procedures, and standards to support safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations. Lead, mentor, and motivate associates by providing training, coaching, and development opportunities to enhance performance, engagement, and career growth. Communicate performance expectations, recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments, and address performance issues through consistent feedback and corrective action; ensure associates are equipped with necessary tools and resources. May serve as a member of the Plant Steering Team, contributing to cross functional decision making and continuous improvement initiatives. Direct the analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of mechanical and operational issues, ensuring timely corrective actions and prevention of recurring equipment failures. Oversee the planning and scheduling of preventive maintenance and inspections, minimizing unplanned downtime and avoiding disruption to production schedules. Develop, track, and report operational metrics, maintenance performance data, and required management reports. Analyze and document root causes of production delays in daily production reporting. Ensure plant facilities, equipment, and grounds are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and fiscal objectives. Prepare and evaluate major equipment bids, review proposals, and approve capital and operational equipment purchases as appropriate. Represent the company in interactions with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants, ensuring cost effectiveness and technical compliance. May be responsible for plant safety programs, including coordination of fire safety inspections, internal audits, and implementation of corrective actions to address identified hazards. In smaller facilities, may oversee the machine parts storeroom, including inventory control and availability of critical spare parts. Stay current on emerging manufacturing technologies, maintenance systems, and engineering best practices. Perform additional related duties as needed to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Engineering or related field and HVAC licensing.
5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, industrial electrical and mechanical systems and maintenance, and automated manufacturing process controls and equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of preventative maintenance techniques/scheduling and safety management.
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP.
Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield).
Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.
Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and direct the activities of maintenance, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical teams, providing ongoing engineering and technical support to ensure reliable plant operations.
Develop, implement, and communicate short term and mid term (1-2 year) operating plans, ensuring alignment with plant, division, and corporate business strategies and clearly defining associate roles in achieving objectives.
Support the development of long term strategic plans for the plant, including capital investments, asset reliability, and operational sustainability.
Establish, implement, and maintain operating policies, procedures, and standards to support safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations.
Lead, mentor, and motivate associates by providing training, coaching, and development opportunities to enhance performance, engagement, and career growth.
Communicate performance expectations, recognize and reward individual and team accomplishments, and address performance issues through consistent feedback and corrective action; ensure associates are equipped with necessary tools and resources.
May serve as a member of the Plant Steering Team, contributing to cross functional decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.
Direct the analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of mechanical and operational issues, ensuring timely corrective actions and prevention of recurring equipment failures.
Oversee the planning and scheduling of preventive maintenance and inspections, minimizing unplanned downtime and avoiding disruption to production schedules.
Develop, track, and report operational metrics, maintenance performance data, and required management reports.
Analyze and document root causes of production delays in daily production reporting.
Ensure plant facilities, equipment, and grounds are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and fiscal objectives.
Prepare and evaluate major equipment bids, review proposals, and approve capital and operational equipment purchases as appropriate.
Represent the company in interactions with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants, ensuring cost effectiveness and technical compliance.
May be responsible for plant safety programs, including coordination of fire safety inspections, internal audits, and implementation of corrective actions to address identified hazards.
In smaller facilities, may oversee the machine parts storeroom, including inventory control and availability of critical spare parts.
Stay current on emerging manufacturing technologies, maintenance systems, and engineering best practices.
Perform additional related duties as needed to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives.