Maintenance Manager

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Maintenance Manager for 1st shift provides leadership and directs strategy for the maintenance effort in support of the plant's productions plans. The position is responsible for improving asset utilization, uptime and production by implementing proven professional maintenance and reliability improvement processes. The maintenance manager develops and maintains preventative/predictive maintenance programs inclusive of failure and root cause analysis.

• Ensures maintenance department compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Manages the maintenance team inclusive of hiring, supervising, professional development and offering continuous educational opportunities on technical advancements.
• Ensures all equipment, building and grounds are maintained and operational up to company standards.
• Ensures responsive and proactive maintenance support to all plant customers.
• Ensures service calls and machinery repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for department budgeting, including all Maintenance and Repair cost centers, building, parts, outside services and departmental labor.
• Manages plant level capital projects.
• Seeks methods to reduce utility consumption.
• Assists and supports mechanics with machine trouble shooting and technical expertise.
• Champions and drives reduction of losses through breakdown analysis and other appropriate continuous improvement tools.
• Oversees all parts acquisition activities. Maintains a compliant stockroom operation that provides repair parts for critical process equipment as well as necessary consumables for the plant.
• Participates in and supports the Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Program. i.e., weekly safety meetings, shop safety inspections, enforcement of lock-out/tag-out program and all other Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required regulations.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED
• Nine plus years of technical, mechanical, maintenance or engineering experience
• Four years of supervisory experience
• Management system experience

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field
• Food and/or beverage manufacturing experience
• Computerized Maintenance Management System experience
• Working knowledge of national, state, and local regulatory requirements in the areas of food safety, safety, environment and emergency management.
• Working knowledge of basic elements of Good Manufacturing Practices in a manufacturing environment.
• HACCP knowledge

Travel Required

This position requires traveling to support operations at multiple Bakehouses in the surrounding Chicago suburbs. No overnight travel is required.

Benefits:

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short-term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave
• Eligible for monthly production bonuses

EEO Statement

Pure’s is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.