What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Management Director position at Leprino?
About Leprino Foods
We are a global leader in dairy ingredients and a leading producer of whey protein, with over 70 years of experience. Our journey began in Denver's Little Italy neighborhood, where Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries.
Today, we operate globally with 16 locations and almost 5,000 employees. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction drives us to be the world's best dairy food and ingredient company.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our team at our Waverly, NY manufacturing facility. As part of our technical leadership team, you will oversee maintenance & reliability programs, processes, and systems to ensure plant performance exceeds company-wide expectations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the maintenance function to ensure adequate cost-effective utilities and power, as well as quality and quantity of maintenance support required to meet production needs.
- Prepare and monitor department budgets, direct spare parts purchasing, determine minimum inventory levels, initiate work orders, and review general plant equipment repairs.
- Participate in capital projects by assisting with project development, specifying controls and equipment, directing installation, and monitoring start-up, troubleshooting, and maintenance training for new systems.
- Drive core people development processes within the Maintenance department, including hiring, promoting for success, technical/functional training, leadership development, and performance management.
- Identify opportunities before they become problems, focusing on root cause analysis and preventative action.
Requirements
- A robust maintenance leadership background, preferably as a Manager or Superintendent-level in a large industrial facility.
- Extensive knowledge of equipment theory and history, electrical operations, advanced process controls, power generation, ammonia refrigeration, pneumatics, thermodynamics, welding, machining, food processing, and sanitation, as well as maintenance scheduling.
