FACILITIES/MAINTENANCE MANAGER FIRST SHIFT

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the company.

POSITION DETAILS

• Initiates, implements, and manages the plant maintenance program based on best practices with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance.

• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiates reordering when necessary.

• Maintains and repairs maintenance shop equipment.

• Establishes and maintains a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment.

• Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance-related problems.

• Supervises plant maintenance personnel.

• Maintains and updates operating and training manuals for the maintenance department.

• Monitors operation of plant equipment and systems.

• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.

• Maintains safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.

• Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians.

• Coordinates activities with Plant Operations Departments.

• Communicates directly with the operations department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas.

• Implements programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.

• Assists with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Technical training, exposure to high speed equipment

• 2+ years of related experience working with packaging and production machinery

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying climactic conditions

• Understanding of LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures

• Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and possess flexibility

• Must be able to work as part of a team and interact with all levels of employee both within the company and with external partners