Maintenance Director

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance operations of our food manufacturing facility.

• Lead and manage the supervisory teams responsible for maintaining production, packaging, receiving, and shipping equipment, as well as the facilities maintenance team.
• Oversee planning and scheduling activities, ensuring that all tasks are effectively organized.
• Manage the procurement of tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for maintenance operations.
• Conduct inspections of completed work to ensure it meets established standards, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ensure that maintenance schedules and repair estimates align with project timelines.
• Enforce safety regulations and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Develop and adjust work procedures to meet repair and maintenance schedules effectively.
• Supervise the planning and installation of new equipment.
• Compile and maintain critical departmental metrics, such as minimizing maintenance downtime, managing inventory levels, maintaining safety records, and tracking work order efficiency and labor.
• Ensure compliance with work schedules and maintain accurate records.
• Create and enhance a proactive maintenance program, including work order management and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure USDA compliance by scheduling and maintaining PIP (Performance Improvement Plans) work.
• Keep detailed records of equipment maintenance and safety inspections.
• Manage and administer budgets, ensuring they align with company goals and objectives.
• Establish and implement Personnel Management Agreements for supervisory staff and team members.
• Develop and implement a skills assessment program tailored to individual team members' strengths.
• Propose and implement changes in work conditions and equipment usage to improve efficiency.
• Lead and maintain a root cause analysis program aimed at addressing equipment failures.
• Ensure that equipment repair records are accurately maintained within the MP2 system.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in food manufacturing; an Engineering degree is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, electronics, PLCs, refrigeration, boilers, and facility maintenance.
• Proven leadership skills with a history of successfully leading maintenance teams.
• Availability to work across multiple shifts and on weekends.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing maintenance across multiple locations.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Experience working in a food processing environment, with FDA/USDA regulations.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.