Maintenance Director

The Maintenance Manager will lead the site maintenance function in providing a proactive and reactive, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure. This role is responsible for planned scheduling creation and overseeing the adherence and timely completion of work carried out. The successful candidate will increase site operational effectiveness, improve project delivery, mean time between failure, and downtime reduction, while managing and implementing improvement plans and driving Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements are adhered to.

• Maintenance Planning and Execution: Develop and implement maintenance schedules, preventive maintenance programs, and emergency repair protocols to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency of production equipment.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring they are well-trained, motivated, and equipped to perform their tasks effectively.
• Equipment Management: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of machinery and equipment, including mixers, kettles, conveyors, SWACOs, pumps, mezzanines, and metal detectors.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Promote a culture of safety by enforcing proper safety practices and protocols.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the maintenance budget, including parts, labor, and outside services. Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Quickly diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to minimize production downtime. Implement root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
• Vendor and Contractor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs or services. Evaluate and select vendors, negotiate contracts, and oversee their performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, equipment upgrades, and operational efficiencies. Lead projects to implement new technologies or practices that enhance production capabilities.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and inventory. Prepare and present regular reports on maintenance operations and performance metrics to senior management.

• Technical degree or general education degree with more than 5 years industrial maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Two-year management experience desired.
• Forklift certification.
• OSHA 10 or higher certification.
• Proficient use of hand and power tools, pipe threading, TIG welding.
• Electrical experience with AC/DC high and low voltages.
• Read and comprehend schematics, blueprints, specifications, procedure manuals, and instructions.
• Possess a valid Special MN Boiler's License, or ability to obtain.
• Skilled operation of stand-up and sit-down forklifts.

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking ability.
• Confident decision-making ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organization, prioritization, multi-tasking, and planning skills.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Good computer skills and MS Office knowledge.
• Knowledge of maintenance and asset management software (FIIX, MP2, etc.).
• Embrace business and personal continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments.