Maintenance Manager - Philadelphia Macaroni Company

Manages the strategic direction for maintenance & facilities operations that supports factory operations in a 24/7 facility. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and controlling the maintenance and repair of production factory, including all equipment, facilities & grounds. Ensures the maintenance department provides the highest quality of service to the plant.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the maintenance and electrical team; Coordinate and supervise all outside contractors.
• Manage the maintenance of the building, grounds, plant and utility equipment
• Develop, evaluate and maintain Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Ensure the performance, condition and reliability of all plumbing, mechanical, and electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation of all equipment
• Ensure a safe work environment through active participation in safety programs
• Optimize maintenance support to provide technical and human resources to maximize equipment/ process reliability. Effectively uses maintenance team members to obtain maximum efficiency and utilization of resources. Effectively delegates assignments so members of maintenance group are always productive and follow-up with results to ensure accountability
• Develop and implement Maintenance Reliability Systems that will facilitate the continuous improvement of production processes. Resolves recurring breakdown problems with production equipment.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support (when required) with resolving processing and packaging equipment issues.
• Conduct investigations, as needed and ensure proper documentation is maintained
• Ensure functioning audit systems periodically assess procedures for both conformance to expectations and overall effectiveness
• Manage core training and certification processes in the department
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in the management of the department

• Performs all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

Essential Requirements:

• BS. degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or related area strongly preferred with a minimum of five years of maintenance leadership experience OR a minimum of a HS Education with a minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in manufacturing leadership in food manufacturing.
• Excellent leadership and training skills required
• Prior work experience in a unionized environment strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude required
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills required
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills required
• Effective team player capable of working with diverse work crews
• Computer proficiency required
• Prior experience with major quality audits and development of work practices that are BRC compliant strongly preferred
• Demonstrated abilities to multi-task and handle multiple priorities necessary
• Must be able to work in high dust and noise area and be able to tolerate high heat and humidity
• Must be able to walk on concrete floors and climb stairs occasionally
• Note: This position description may change with prior notice given, as management deems necessary