Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Department Manager

Manage the long-term and daily operations of the Maintenance Department in a fiscally responsible manner so there is minimum interruption of schedules. Support all SQF, AIB, GMP and product safety guidelines and procedures.

Functional Responsibilities

• Promote and assure safe work habits including compliance and improvements to company and departmental safety procedures and goals.
• Assure that all equipment, parts, and personnel are available to efficiently complete each work order assignment with minimum downtime.
• Review work orders for accuracy and completeness and then prioritize the needed work for proper resolution and coordination.
• Review all completed work order information to assure that the solution was attained.
• Ensure timely service to internal customers by maintaining work order backlog.
• Provide technical advice to subordinates.
• Execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate training program to further the knowledge base of the maintenance workforce.
• Provide contact with outside contractors when required for special project work or to supplement maintenance workforce.
• Maintain all organizational procedures.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.
• Maintains M&R inventories, secures quotes and orders' accordingly.
• Performs miscellaneous duties for projects and events as requested.
• Assist in ensuring HACCP, GMP's Work Instructions, and safe quality food system requirements are in compliance.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Maintains Employees activities in accordance with corporate policies and health and safety regulations. (Oversees that accident investigation are conducted thoroughly, completes 5 Why analysis as needed)
• Responsible for the supervision of maintenance employees—includes training, counseling, discipline etc. with proper approval.
• Communicate work order information well in advance of scheduled work.
• Reviews personnel problems and recommends and implements corrective action with proper approval.
• Promotes continuous improvement through area teams and area personnel involvement.
• Encourages all reporting personnel to be involved and suggest improvement ideas.

Key Working Relationships

• Daily contact with Production Manager, Quality Manager, Human Resource Department, Production Planning, Maintenance and hourly employees.