Job Description:
A rapid growth produce production/packaging operation in the Atlanta market has an immediate opportunity for a Maintenance Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving high performance levels for uptime, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness so as to meet production demands. Will have a demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical repairs as well as day-to-day machine operations, preferably in a refrigerated environment.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Physical Requirements: the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time (duration of the shift, 8 hours or more); walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; bend continuously; or crawl
- Able to climb stairs and ladders or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift; and is occasionally required to sit
- Incumbent must operate light motorized equipment, hand and power tools skillfully and safely
- Work Environment: the employee is occasionally exposed to wet/cold conditions of 34 – 36 degrees and at times hot conditions; high, precarious places (ex: 25 feet above ground level for extended hours); and outside weather conditions
- Knowledge of food processing equipment, such as pumps, hydraulics, pneumatic systems, electrical and process control systems, and utility systems such as compressed air and industrial waste handling
- Ability to work within a diverse work environment and team
- Proven/demonstrated project management experience and process improvement ability
- Must be PC literate with Microsoft Office software
- Must speak, write, and read English
- Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Responsible for the daily execution of scheduled and non-scheduled repairs and other activities to minimize equipment down time
- Lead the development of an efficient line operation that meets or exceeds quality, food safety, people safety, service and cost requirements
- Develop a culture of continuous improvement
- Provide a safe work environment
- Plan, organize, schedule and direct the activities in maintaining the plant manufacturing equipment for all production lines, support utilities, and facility packaging
- Direct responsibility for all the hourly Maintenance staff on all shifts
- Develop the technical skills of mechanics through in-house training programs and facilitate all areas of people management such as corrective action, attendance, PTO, and other plant policies
- Ensure that all equipment is operational and OSHA compliant
- Enhance existing maintenance programs/systems for all manufacturing equipment to further reduce plant equipment down time
- Direct responsibility for R & M and mechanical labor cost
- Daily execution of preventive maintenance to meet customer service requirements, quality specification, food safety, regulatory requirements, personal safety, equipment reliability, yields, and overhead costs
- Coach Maintenance team to obtain the best performance; institutionalize best practices and continuous improvement
Ideal Candidate:
- BS in mechanical, electrical, reliability, or related field preferred
- 3-5 Year experience within a manufacturing environment
This employer offers a competitive salary, depending on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.
