What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at SunOpta Inc.?
Omak Facility, Omak, Washington, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6 : 00 AM
SunOpta Overview :
SunOpta (Nasdaq : STKL) (TSX : SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today’s leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company’s commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN, Dream, and West Life. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn.
SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors : Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!
Job Summary :
The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance department focusing on continuous improvement and TPM. This role is responsible to provide both strategic and tactical support to plant operations with a goal to maximize efficiencies and lower total cost of ownership.
Functions of the Job :
- Manage the Preventative Maintenance Program including predictive maintenance, spare parts inventory and down-time trending by equipment and frequency.
- Manage payroll for the maintenance department.
- Manage maintenance parts procurement and budget.
- Ensure required licenses and permits are obtained & maintained, including air, water, fire, etc.
- Maintain fire system and fire prevention program.
- Maintain all building facilities and utilities including ammonia refrigeration system.
- Collaborate with cross-functional groups including Production, Human Resource, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehousing, and Finance to meet production targets.
- Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve machines and plant equipment to maximize efficiency.
- Write, submit, and execute capital projects.
- Model a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the Maintenance Department.
- Showcase flexibility and a ‘whatever it takes‘ attitude to get the job done right, including being on-call nights and weekends.
- Plan, develop and implement departmental expectations.
- Assist in executing the production schedule and supply the needs of Operations.
- Work with management to ensure effective organizational design and that roles are correctly organized, defined, documented, and communicated to all employees.
- Ensure effective safety procedures, tools and record keeping are managed through site leadership.
- Adhere to company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.
- Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
- All other duties as assigned.
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Additional Considerations :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
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