Manufacturing Maintenance Manager

Job Responsibilities & Essential Job Functions:

Accountable for preventive maintenance program and compliance of processes, and equipment to regulatory requirements. Responsible for identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities and focus on lean manufacturing. Develop and mentor professional growth and advancement of maintenance staff. Represent Valley Milk, LLC as the Company contact for EPA, City Officials, and County Officials as it relates to energy, air, and water quality compliance.

• Accountable for the preventive maintenance program, and maintenance of production equipment and facility
• Develop, train, maintain, and administer an organization qualified to sustain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition
• Execute an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled down time
• Accountable for compliance of the Valley Milk, LLC Waste Water Treatment facility to all city, county, state, and federal regulations
• Manage systems and procedure to ensure all operating equipment is in optimal working condition
• Accountable for ensuring production equipment is capable of producing within the specifications and tolerances established by the equipment manufacturer
• Consult with Manufacturing Equipment Designers, Process Engineering and Control Design Engineers, and the Production Department regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and facilities to provide continuous improvement.
• Analyze cost studies for capital expenditure related to the facilities and process equipment in order to achieve reduced operating costs
• Coordinate with production management and third-party project engineers to ensure the efficient operation of all utilities necessary for the distribution and usage of electric power, natural gas, water, and waste treatment.
• Responsible for the maintenance program and efficient operation of all plant transportation related equipment such as forklifts, man-lifts, etc.
• Responsible for purchasing function for engineering, maintenance, and controls.
• Develop objectives and standards of performance for projects within the Maintenance Department required to meet departmental and company goals and objectives
• Accountable for procurement and inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies. Maintain expenditure within budget parameters
• Manages process for maintaining equipment and facility records and procedures; such as equipment manuals, schematic drawings, and facility drawings
• Ensure that all equipment and facility installations and/or modifications meet or exceed all regulatory agency

i.e. (USDA, FDA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) standards and complies with all Company policies and/or procedures, including SQF certification

• Ensures all departmental personnel receive proper training to maintain HAZMAT 24-hour certification
• Adhere to all Company Safety, GMP and Quality policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformities
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Collaboration Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Customer/Client Focus (Internal & External)
• Decision Making
• Lead by Example
• Learning Orientation
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Teamwork Orientation
• Technical Capacity

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; or equivalent work experience in a related field with background and demonstrated expertise in engineering and the maintenance of equipment in a food processing environment.
• 10 years of engineering and maintenance related experience in the food processing industry with demonstrated advancement in roles of increasing responsibility.
• Possess a balance of and demonstrated effectiveness in technical, human relations, effective communication, and conceptual skills necessary to achieve results in a collaborative team environment.
• Capable of evaluating and weighing alternatives, establishing relative priorities, and formulating decisions that affect all phases of plant operations.
• Demonstrated ability in efficient planning and organizing, controlling, coordinating, and directing a Maintenance Department.
• Working knowledge of CAD software programs/systems, such as AutoDesk AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar.
• HAZMAT certification 24-hour level
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, process improvement programs, and standard operating procedures.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Engineering and maintenance experience in a dairy processing environment preferred.