What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance/Engineering Manager position at Diamond Foods, LLC?
Since 1912, when it was started by a group of California walnut growers, Diamond of California® was on a mission to bring the bounty from California’s Central Valley walnut orchards to America’s tables. From the beginning, we sought out the very best with the knowledge that Diamond Nuts would be used in treasured and new family recipes. Today, we bring a wider range of nuts from our growers and farms to tables worldwide. Now almost 110 years later, we are still guided by our belief that Diamond Nuts are Made for Homemade.
Along with our sister company (National Pecan), Diamond of California is part of Diamond Foods, LLC, headquartered in Stockton, California. Diamond Foods is now owned by Blue Road Capital, a private equity firm based in New York, which is focused on holdings in the agricultural space. With the support of Blue Road Capital, Diamond of California is during a major transformation to create a modern growth brand participating the growing consumer desire to incorporate more plant-based products in their diets, for reasons including health and wellness, taste, texture, and variety.
POSITION OVERVIEW :
Diamond Foods is looking for an experienced, energetic Maintenance / Engineering manager to join the Operations team in Stockton, California. The Maintenance / Engineering manager will be accountable for asset reliability maintenance program management, food safety, environmental sustainability and leading skilled work team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintenance / Reliability management using CMMS for preventative maintenance, PM and predictive maintenance program, planning, scheduling, parts and work order system management
- Work with production managers, corporate staff, consultants to continually evaluate, develop, and execute projects that improve safety, reduce costs and improve quality
- Execute projects to include funding (AFEs), defining scope, conducting cost analysis and justification, and project management
- Develop skills of engineering / maintenance staff and perform annual performance evaluations
5. Lead and develop associates, supervisors, and work teams through training and coaching
6. Ensure training for newly implemented methods, equipment, and systems to continuously improve technical skill level
7. Manage capital, labor, parts, contracted services, and expense budgets
9. Provide engineering analysis using procedures that include generation of drawings, engineering design principles, process capabilities, and equipment layouts
WORK EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS :
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications :
Diamond offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.
Diamond Foods Holdings, LLC is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Pre-employment drug testing and background check required. Interested parties may send a resume to hbolanos@diamondfoods.com
Diamond Foods will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements. Diamond Foods, LLC does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Diamond Foods will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Diamond Foods, LLC.
Pre-employment drug testing required. AA / EOE / M / F / D / V.
