What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Borden Dairy?
Overview
As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for managing all installation, repair and upkeep operations of our company’s facilities. Your duties will include maintaining machinery, planning repair activities, and developing maintenance procedures.
If you have proven experience in a maintenance and management role, with excellent organizational and leadership abilities, then we encourage you to apply today. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a good understanding of maintenance machinery and equipment, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facility Management or similar field is preferred
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in maintenance
- Prior experience as a leader of a team
- Continuous Improvement methodology experience
- Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems
- Strong knowledge facilities machines and equipment
- Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative solutions and challenge traditional methods of accomplishing tasks and removing obstacles
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to work for extended periods in a cold, damp environment
- Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead all maintenance processes and operations (including diagnosis and repair of production lines and systems, mechanical and electrical circuitry, prevention of food safety and quality problems, minor repairs to building and plumbing)
- Benchmark and set targets for overall maintenance department performance
- Maintain all machinery to ensure it’s at working standards
- Create and implement maintenance procedures that support process consistency and cross functional collaboration utilizing Continuous Improvement methodology
- Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems
- Plan and manage all repair and installation activities
- Ensure all department workers adhere to the safety policies and procedures
- Assign repair schedules and evaluate repair cost estimates
- Maintain supply and repair parts inventory and product loss control.
- Document and prepare daily progress reports and maintenance logs
- Oversee equipment stock and place orders for new supplies when necessary
- Track expenses and oversee the budget for maintenance
