Maintenance Manager

Seneca Foods Corporation The Maintenance Manager will oversee all physical aspects of the plant including service of electrical and mechanical systems; maintenance of production equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds, as well as, compliance with applicable company, state and/or local policies and regulations. Responsibilities:

• Assists with developing and managing schedules for maintenance employees and coordinating daily work assignments for the maintenance group. Evaluates work to ensure it meets production, quality, and safety requirements.
• Implements and manages a robust preventative maintenance program for all production machinery, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Assists with hiring and training new maintenance staff, and ensuring existing staff has up to date training to meet safety standards.
• Works with maintenance group to ensure compliance with all Seneca and OSHA safety standards.
• Work with Plant Manager and Plant Superintendent to manage departmental budgets, to include UPM and capital projects.
• Work closely with Plant Manager and Plant Superintendent to identify and problem solve maintenance or equipment issues and plan maintenance activities to accommodate production needs where possible.
• Coordinates work to be done by outside contractors and/or vendors and manages various projects to ensure work is done according to production, quality, and safety specifications, to meet deadlines, and ensure projects are within budget.
• Manages the procurement of parts and supplies to maintain inventory to meet seasonal production needs as well as off season rebuild needs and meet annual budgets.
• Ensure maintenance department maintains good housekeeping of work areas, as well as maintenance shops and maintenance storage areas.
• Actively support and participate in SAVES program.
• Other duties as assigned or required by management.

• Superior leadership and management skills with proven ability to lead and coordinate employees, teams, and departments with different skills and backgrounds with a minimum of 5-10 years of maintenance experience.
• Advanced level mechanical skills, understanding and knowledge and a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in maintenance, previous supervisory or management skills preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations as they pertain to plant operations and maintenance.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and delegate tasks, when appropriate, to a maintenance team based on their skills and abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, boilers, and HVAC.
• Mechanical skills and understanding to analyze and problem solve mechanical issues or mechanical performance at a high level.
• Ability to proactively identify issues, understand equipment and actively use a preventative maintenance program to plan work schedules, budgets, and project timelines to meet seasonal production operational needs.
• At a minimum, must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Good written and oral communication skills, bilingual speaking (English & Spanish) ability a plus
• Previous documented training or certifications in advanced mechanical/technical skills beneficial, i.e.: boiler operation, welding, electrical, plumbing/pipe fitting, etc.