Plant Maintenance Manager

See’s Candies • South San Francisco, CA

24d • $145,000 - $165,000

About The Position

This position directs and manages Plant Maintenance activities to support the manufacturing and packing operations initiatives, inclusive of engineering, capital improvement and R&D implementation projects as assigned. The pay range for this position in California, at commencement of employment is expected to be between $145K and $165K annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Five to fifteen years’ experience in food plant maintenance.
• Strong people management and motivational skills.
• Excellent communication and technical skills are essential.
• Customer service and stakeholder engagement skills, understanding and actively using the concept of internal customer.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven project management skills.
• Proficiency in the use of CMMS .
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field . E quivalent related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree .

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the maintenance of all manufacturing and packaging equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness, a high standard of upkeep and compliance with all safety, quality, and budgetary requirements.
• Establishes, agrees, and delivers against Maintenance F unctional KPIs.
• Guarantees excellence in equipment availability.
• Leads and develops plant maintenance personnel ensuring they have the skills to support current and future operational needs across mechanical , electrical, and control disciplines.
• Manages, organizes, and coordinates the activities of the plant maintenance staff including training and development, work performance , planning, and prioritizing.
• Ensures technolog ical awareness and timely acquisition of these skills by the team.
• Manages and develops the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) process and ensures that PPM systems (MP2) are maintained and developed to support delivery of excellent equipment availability.
• Establishes metrics to track PPM effectiveness and uses data to ensure high decision quality .
• Establishes effective collaboration and teamwork between Maintenance , Manufacturing, Packing , FSQA, Engineering, Facilities and R&D teams .
• Applies business context to determine and implement appropriate maintenance tactics: preventive and predictive through inspect ion and corrective measures to minimize break-down maintenance.
• Manages the timely and cost-effective procurement of spare parts, maintenance services, and supplies to support equipment availability.
• Procures, designs, and improves equipment and facilities in accordance with production, packing and food safety standards .
• Ensures proper guarding is maintained on all equipment.
• Supports R&D projects and installations with Plant Management and Engineering.
• Oversees and negotiates contracts with equipment vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Ensures plant compliance with all governmental regulations and agencies such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, and local building, health, and other regulatory agencies.
• Supports implementation of Continuous Improvement programs, new methods, procedures, and systems to improve safety, operational efficiency, quality, and food safety.
• Leads TPM implementation/ initiatives in the Maintenance department.
• Manages maintenance activities to comply with all applicable safety, food safety and environmental laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, food safety and quality procedures and standards.
• Assists in the company emergency preparedness program.
• Establishes principles for change and maintains change momentum through employee communication, engagement, and development.
• M easures , corrects and sustains change results.
• Performs special projects as assigned by management.
• Responsible for identifying opportunities for the use of enhance d technology and innovation that will improve departmental effectiveness .
• Responsible for execution and adherence to pre-requisite programs as well as the Company’s food safety and defense program.
• The Maintenance Manager, as with a ll See’s staff , must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees