Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager / Food Manufacturing

Salary $110,000 - $120,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits & Paid Relocation to the Midwest

Growing food manufacturing client is seeking a proactive maintenance Manager who can plan, direct and lead the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain and support plant equipment and facilities in world class working order. We need a leader who is able to technically evaluate the situations, find the optimum solution, prioritize the projects & tasks, and communicate the information to all parties using excellent soft skills.

This Maintenance Manger will be responsible for the preventive maintenance program, and maintenance of production equipment and facilities. Youll be accountable for directing the preventive maintenance program that is designed to minimize unscheduled down time. Other areas of accountability include:

Develop a department that is qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition.

Manage the spare parts and maintenance supplies

Manage the scheduling of maintenance personnel & labor costs

Work with other departments to schedule repairs of equipment

Work with Engineering regarding equipment modifications & facilities improvements that will improve plant performance, product quality, & reduce costs

Coordinate the efficient operation of all facilities necessary to manage the distribution and usage of all utilities & reduce costs

Handle all yearly evaluations, attendance, vacations, and all disciplinary reviews of maintenance personnel

Ensure staff follows & supports all GMPs, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Minimum Requirements for this Maintenance Manager:

At least 5 years experience in food manufacturing & facilities maintenance leadership position

Proficiency with PLCs

Capital project and capital project budget management experience

SAP experience preferred.