Maintenance Manager - Welch's

Grow with Welch's!

Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!

At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.

Position Summary:

We're looking for a Maintenance Manager to oversee equipment maintenance, facility maintenance and reliability initiatives within the manufacturing plant in a continuous improvement-based and a safe work environment. This person would be responsible for training, supervising, and mentoring department personnel including Maintenance Supervisors, Buyers, Planners, Reliability Engineers, and maintenance technicians of various levels. The Maintenance Manager is to assure full and consistent compliance with the Companies Policies about, Customer Satisfaction, the Principles of SQF (Safe Quality Foods) and Regulatory Requirements. All associates are responsible to report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Where You'll Work

Grandview, WA Plant

What You'll Do:

• Collaborates on the design, implementation and maintenance of the plant's Lockout Tagout program
• Owns and drives accountability for OEE and other plant metrics
• Uses metrics/data to evaluate and improve maintenance technical processes and plant leadership procedures
• Ensures and monitors maintenance efficiency
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet performance standards
• Uses standard work processes to ensure repeatable performance
• Monitors maintenance and leadership goals and levels to make sure they are consistent with performance standards
• Collaborates with other managers and supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
• Oversees the review of invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and to issue work assignments
• Oversees the inspection of physical conditions of the facility, warehouses, equipment, maintenance, repairs, or replacements
• Supports the creation and the execution of the Annual Capital Plan
• Ownership for site parts inventories, parts management and technical relationships with vendors.
• Key leader in current and future energy-reduction efforts and sustainability initiatives.
• Supports and executes formal processes for Project execution and integration into daily operations
• Lead, train and partners with Corporate and others sites in the use of TPM-based CI improvement tools including a wide range of Early Management tools, Autonomous maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Reliability-Centered Maintenance and Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Integrates safety, quality, and environmental policies into all relevant maintenance systems and daily work execution.Support all environmental and regulatory program and goals.Supports through long and short-term volume and mix adjusted plant cost commitments
• Monitors and accomplishes all Maintenance budgetary goals and savings projects/activities including Labor, Parts and Outside Repairs
• Develops, improves and monitors appropriate TPM and RCM based metrics
• Develops, improves and ensures the use of a formal Maintenance Planning Process centered on Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Builds a high-performance maintenance team by selecting, developing, coaching, managing and holding team members accountable
• Performs additional related duties as assigned

Who You Are:

• Passionate about safety and quality.
• Experience managing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Experience developing and driving performance through the use of appropriate KPIs (MTBF, schedule compliance, PM completion)
• Experience with MRO best practices (KPIs, cost savings, criticality assessments, vendor management, etc.)
• Demonstrated continuous improvement experience. Leading or facilitating Kaizen events related to optimizing maintenance/MRO systems.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis required.
• Strong communication skills, relationship and team building, constructive conflict, accountability, etc.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Engineering strongly preferred.
• 3+ years in a reliability and/or maintenance leadership role preferably in the food and beverage processing industry
• Knowledge of advanced principles in plant operations
• Demonstrated experience Leading and developing teams and individuals.
• Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise
• Ability to manage team members in executing complex programs
• Ability to work a variable schedule
• Knowledge of RCM preferred
• Experience and knowledge of PSM preferred
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment and/or environmental impact experience preferred
• FMEA experience preferred
• Capital and project management experience preferred
• Process Safety Management experience preferred (i.e, ammonia)
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities
• Must be able to walk, stand, crawl, stoop, bend, crouch over periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

At Welch's we value diversity, a passion for what you do, and a commitment to continuous learning. Even if you do not feel you meet every requirement listed, but this role aligns with your strengths and goals we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute to something extraordinary.

Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity in hiring and building a dynamic, strong workforce. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

What You'll Enjoy:

• Organization with a bold, clear purpose & vision for the future
• Inclusive Culture: Be a part of an inclusive workplace where you not only belong but also have the opportunity to be the best version of yourself
• Passionate Community: You are encouraged to have a voice, share your opinions, and have individual impact on the success of the business
• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Available immediately for you to enjoy time away from the office to rest and recharge
• Paid Volunteer Time Off: 40 hours of paid volunteer time for all non-union employees
• Development & Advancement: Access to LinkedIn Learning as well as both formal and informal opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Compensation Package Consisting of Competitive Base Salary and Annual Incentive Plan (Bonus)
• 401K plan with Generous Company Match
• Flexible Benefits from your first day: Choose the benefits that meet your needs and preferences
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Additional benefits available through Perks at Work
• Paid parental (and adoption) leave - Available after 12 months of employment

Welch's offers more than just a job - it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a global impact with a passionate community.