Director of Facilities and Maintenance

2 months ago


Canton, United States 88 Acres Foods Inc Full time

DescriptionDIRECTOR OF FACILITY & MAINTENANCEPosition Title:   Director of Facility & Maintenance (DFM)                     Date: 2024Reports To: Plant Manager                                                                          FLSA: Exempt NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITIONThe Director of Facility & Maintenance (DFM) is a valued and essential member of the 88 Acres team, and is responsible for leading the team and setting the tone of the Maintenance department. An analytical, systematic and organized approach is essential to the success of this position to proactively identify solutions and improve production efficiency. This person is expected to serve as a leader, and be an expert communicator to both organization leadership as well as production and maintenance teams. The DFM is responsible for maintenance, repair and safety/proper use of all 88 Acres production equipment and resources. This includes training and providing guidance to Maintenance Technicians, Production, and Sanitation team members on properly using, maintaining, and cleaning of equipment. A main priority of the DFM is to implement systems to reduce equipment downtime and proactively identifying potential issues and existing workarounds, as well as be forward thinking to anticipate company needs. This individual will be capable of working at a micro and macro level simultaneously to ensure departmental alignment with the overall organizational goals. 
Requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS Manage maintenance team including but not limited to work assignment, training, scheduling, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching, organizing, hiring and disciplinary action as needed.Work collaboratively with organizational leadership to provide guidance, suggestions and expertise on technical and mechanical issues and assistance with equipment purchases and plant design. Lead the assessment of new equipment. Research solutions and manage equipment trials. Act as the point person in communication with suppliers, estimate timelines and budget, organize sampling and testing, etc. Work with the Operations team to conduct ROI analyses to financially justify investments in equipment.Implement, utilize, and manage work orders (CMMS management) to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance. Manage suppliers and vendors of all kinds, third party laborers, and contractors including building managementIn conjunction with Maintenance Techs ,troubleshoot, service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, and all moving parts on all production equipment on a regular and as needed basis as determined by work ordersMaintain a preventative maintenance program and ensure compliance from technicians and production employees including a system to prioritize maintenance projects. Collaborate with Production to create SOP s to maintain, repair and use equipment properly, and train technicians and production employees on proper machine operation.Head procurement and conduct inventory management of spare partsEnsure compliance of the facility including environmental and safety concernsWork collaboratively and communicate with various departments including production and sanitation, and across multiple production shifts to ensure cohesion of equipment training, use, and issues.Collaborate with the finance team on developing, managing and maintaining a maintenance budget. Ensure safety on the production floor by training the team, conducting refreshers, and monitoring adherence to safety protocols on a daily basis.Maintain records of down time, maintenance interventions, part breakage, etc. to report on KPIs and inform decisions.Advise on resources needed to keep up with growing demand, including staffing needs, prioritizing equipment purchases, etc. REQUIRED SKILL, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES Advanced written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with company leadership and to translate maintenance needs and reasoning to team and decision makers. Proven working knowledge of process engineering principles from design conception to implementationAdvanced leadership skills including the ability to direct a team across multiple production shiftsStrong troubleshooting skills to determine the cause of operating problems and deciding how to resolve them.Advanced problem sensitivity to determine when something is wrong or likely to go wrong to flag existing or potential problems with equipment. Solid deductive and inductive reasoning to produce solutions that make sense for the organization and situation. Ability to multitask, and prioritize across various pieces of equipment to align with production goals and needs. REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE7-10  years of maintenance technician experience. 2-3 years of supervisory experience, preferable in a facility manager roleExperience in a food production setting and with food production equipment a plus.  Knowledge of GMP s and sanitation procedures a plus. Knowledge of Limble a plus WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires work to be conducted in a warehouse and bakery production environment where conditions can be extreme including but not limited to, heat, cold, loud noises and more. Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching and occasional sitting. This job requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Requires multilimb coordination, finger dexterity, manual dexterity and short sightedness This position might require flexibility to accommodate the potential for a varying schedule, that could include early morning and late night work hours. Position requires occasional weekend work and a flexible schedule to manage team members across three shifts BENEFITSBenefits for full time employees include partial employer funded medical, dental, vision, employer funded life insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and commuter benefits. ABOUT US We are an inclusive food company that creates better food for our bodies, our communities and our amazing planet. Using seeds as our foundation, 88 Acres is redefining the world of free-from and plant-based foods. As a female founded/led and mission-driven company, we built our own bakery in the inner-city of Boston to fuel purposeful jobs into an area of need, ensure safety for those with food allergies and craft that made at-home goodness we all crave. At our certified top 9 allergen-free bakery, we create lines of Seed Butters, Seed + Oat and Protein Bars, and Seed Nola (upcycled granola clusters that make 88 Acres a zero food waste operation). Since our launch in 2015, we've been fortunate to share our foods with some amazing partners and communities such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, Delta, Jamba, Boston Public Schools, and many more. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.88 Acres is an equal opportunity employer. 88 Acres will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local lawsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis. 
Salary Description
$120,000



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