Maintenance Manager

General Purpose:Manage and provide leadership, direction, and support to the maintenance department to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Ensure that safety, quality, yields, throughput, and efficiencies are met. Resolve issues in a timely manner. Direct personnel activities, such as recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and employee development within the framework of established human resources policies and practices. Job Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and manage a maintenance department qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working conditionMaintain all operating equipment in satisfactory condition. Ensure that equipment operates within the specifications and tolerances established by the equipment vendor/manufacturerDevelop objectives and standards of performance for activities and projects within the maintenance department to meet departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and objectivesOversees the Development and Execution of an effective predictive/preventive maintenance program which has a maintenance strategy for all assets to remove unscheduled down time, increases the lifespan of assets by keeping them in optimal condition and contains maintenance strategies so assets are timely maintained  to minimize costs associated with asset breakdowns. Ensure systems to  support task planning with time required, parts required and job descriptions to maximize maintenance activities during normal plant operation, in time made available during washes, planned downtime and periodic maintenance shuts. Planned downtime should have GHANT charts or equivalent detailing activitiesAware of maintenance best practices, establishes bench marks and strategy and plans to achieve world class maintenanceServe as an escalation point of contact for emergency maintenance requestsConsult with engineering and management regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and the possible replacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costsAnalyze cost studies of proposals for new equipment. Make recommendations to managementPlan and provide for an adequate supply and ensure control over spare parts and maintenance suppliesImplement cost-reduction measures to control expenses that impact the operating budget for repair, utility, pretreatment, and maintenance. May be involved in developing the capital budgetKeep management aware of all matters that impact equipment and facility performanceRemain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operationDevelop procedures and policies for maintenance departmentOversee department schedules to maximize both preventive and repair services, while minimizing unnecessary overtime expendituresManage assigned employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance management. Understand and effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions (if applicable), and employment policies. Administer discipline consistently and fairly. Work with Human Resources and plant management to resolve employee grievancesFollow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirementsThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required