Maintenance Manager – Must be out of the Food industry
Sunday - Thursday operation
Work hours would be expected to be around 8am to 5:30pm and you would be expected to come in for startup at a regular frequency which is from 6 a.m.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 (will pay more for right candidate!) plus full benefits including matching 401K at 3%
Summary: Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Maintenance Manager operates a continuous improvement maintenance program based upon equipment cost control and reliable machinery that supports Food Safety, Personal Safety, Product Quality, Production goals, and Cost Reduction. Responsibilities include staffing, processing equipment and refrigeration systems and facilities. The Maintenance Manager will support all safety programs, policies and procedures, and have a personal value system that will assist in creating a work environment that is based on trust, human dignity, and honesty which in turn will contribute to a high quality of life for all employees.
The Maintenance Manager will be scheduled to work a standard 40 hours per week but must be available to handle emergencies 24/7 and at weekends as needed.
Job Duties:
- Work with HR to hire and then train maintenance staff; hold regular staff meetings, establish department objectives, policies, procedures, performance standards, and staff schedules.
- Ensure that staff maintains the highest level of technical competency and initiative to assure benchmark level performance.
- Develop Maintenance training programs for maintenance staff that ensures continued growth and improvement.
- Staff and schedule department to minimize overtime and maximize efficiencies.
- Oversee a Preventative Maintenance Program that encompasses all production equipment, utilities, and facilities are maintained in a like-new state.
- Maintain a Predictive Maintenance Program that includes state-of-the-art techniques such as: vibratory analysis and laser alignment.
- Oversee the Maintenance work order system and the evaluation of production equipment and daily repair activities that include assessing condition and life expectancy of equipment and systems. Establish operation records and criteria to determine equipment obsolescence and diagnosis.
- Make recommendations on the replacement of equipment and systems to enhance reliability, food safety, personal safety, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Oversee maintenance parts purchasing department and inventory control system.
- Evaluate physical, mechanical, and utility components of building structure. Coordinate facility structural repair and enhancement activities with Corporate Engineering Department.
- Own annual Facility operating budget development relates to maintenance expenditures.
- Develop Maintenance performance reporting tools to track up time, downtime causes, equipment specific repair costs and other maintenance costs and opportunity centers.
- Participating in Pathogen Reduction Planning (PRP).
- Ensure Sanitary Design Practices are implemented throughout the facility. Review sub-contractors work for compliance with standards and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with fire and safety codes, company protocol and all applicable regulations.
- Maintain a good working relationship with vendors, contractors, and other departments.
- Review Monthly utility expenditures and implement energy reduction programs.
- Oversee the maintenance and operation of facility refrigeration systems.
- Monitor and oversee the plant environmental program, to include, but not limited to Tier II reporting, SARA, and wastewater.
Education and/or Experience:
- Degree (preferably in Engineering) or 4 plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations:
- Ability to work in a high-speed manufacturing environment
- Must have the ability to work in cold temperatures and lift 50 lbs.
- Strong, logical decision-making skills
- Must be able to efficiently manage time and meet deadlines
- Exhibit sense of ownership and accountability
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company
- Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail
- Advanced knowledge in Production equipment related to food processing, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and related systems.
- Advanced knowledge in HVAC and ammonia refrigeration systems, maintenance, operations, and process safety management.
- Knowledge of parts room organization.
- Advanced knowledge in MRO purchasing functions.
- Advanced knowledge in EPA, OSHA, and USDA related codes and practices
About Us
TecHOUNDS is a SoCal based staffing firm. We are a highly professional and ethical firm that provides both direct hire career and contract opportunities. Our services are 100% employer paid.
If you are interested send your resume directly robin@techounds.com
