Job Summary

As the Maintenance Manager, you will direct the plant maintenance department responsible, overseeing those that coordinate the maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations. You will eliminate all causes of failure and ensure full useful life of equipment. You will lead the lean activities for the department and educate and align your team to the strategies of the company. You will monitor the maintenance budget and realign. You will be an advocate for safety within the plant and include it within your strategy. You will lead a team of leaders and staff to ensure plant goals are met and partner with other plant leaders to collaboratively meet goals. You will report to the Plant Manager and have at minimum 5 years’ related experience. This position is located at our Louisville, KY plant.

You Will:

• Responsible for plant maintenance including facilities, utilities and operations to reduce downtime and assure peak plant efficiencies. You will have direct responsibility for the Maintenance team and their performance.
• Promote safety throughout the entire organization.
• Use maintenance metrics to create visibility and alignment.
• Prepare and operate within established maintenance operating budget and monitor departmental expenditures.
• Help with planning and cost estimates for annual and longer-term capital budgets.
• Be acquainted with local/state/federal environmental regulations and ensure compliance with all operational permits. Direct all aspects of building operations including maintenance, repairs, and renovations.
• Establish criteria for assessing the quality of work performed by employees and contractors.
• Manage the completion of work through review of reports, frequent site inspections and conferences with operations and vendors regarding electrical & plumbing equipment, HVAC systems, electric motors, ventilating fans, air conditioning and electrical control units.
• Investigate the condition of buildings, equipment and grounds, and recommend improvements in the facilities to ensure that needs are met.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in related technical field
• 5 years’ experience in a Maintenance Supervisory/Management role.
• Experienced in using computer software applications such as CAD,, SAP (or equivalent technology), Word, PowerPoint, MS Project Management.
• Must have complete understanding of PLC and logic controls for high-speed operating equipment.
• Experience with Preventative Maintenance programs and Continuous Improvement programs.
• Experience working in a Sigma and Lean Manufacturing environments as a leader.
• Broad knowledge & experience in project management & facilities administration with demonstrated ability to manage projects and personnel.
• Comprehensive information on construction processes, trade practices, building codes & regulations.
• Excellent administrative and follow-up skills to achieve successful maintenance programs.

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Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.