Maintenance Manager

Maintenance ManagerCedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA 52402OverviewSalary Range $107,064.00 - $144,852.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Shift Education Level Not Specified Travel Percentage Minimal Category EngineeringDescriptionPOSITION OBJECTIVE: Plan, organize, direct and manage factory maintenance activities within a team-based culture. Ensure the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems to assure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the Company. KEY RESULT AREAS: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS CORE VALUES Continuously exhibit and set the example for others in display of Company values: Customer Centric, Ambitious, Proactive, Innovative, Collaborative and Accountable. Planning and Scheduling • Manage work order, preventative and predictive maintenance programs and coordinate corresponding work. • Assess job material and manpower requirements for the safe and successful execution of work. • Delegate maintenance and repair work to the maintenance employees as a function of employee qualifications and site priorities. • Assist in spare parts inventory control, materials procurement and invoicing. • Communicate with all departments to coordinate maintenance and repair work. Asset Utilization and Troubleshooting • Engage both Operations and Maintenance teams in determining root cause of chronic problems in order to maximize overall equipment efficiencies. • Review the operation of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner and identify opportunities for improvement. • Evaluate potential solutions and drive these solutions through the proposal, approval, installation and post review processes. • Prepare and execute capital projects, as needed. • Develop best practice maintenance procedures. • Establish and maintain a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts and maintenance history of plant equipment. • Initiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs. • Track, analyze and improve key maintenance parameters such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance, etc. Human Resource Management • Comply with HR policies and procedures. • Comply with relevant employment laws. • Prepare/approve employees' time & attendance, reviews and pay increases. • Develop Maintenance team skill sets through internal/external training opportunities. • Direct, maintain and enforce safety program for the maintenance department. Review safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians. Other • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/22000, HACCP and GMP management programs. • Continue to develop best practice maintenance procedures. • Other duties as assigned.QualificationsA COMBINATION OF THE LISTED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IS PREFERRED • Bachelor's degree in chemical, electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering. • Three (3) to five (5) years' supervisory experience. • Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in production or maintenance in a manufacturing plant. • Good working knowledge of Asset Care programs including autonomous maintenance concepts. • Knowledge of GMP. • Good oral and written communication skills. • Good working knowledge of computer spreadsheet, word processing and computerized maintenance management system software. • Understanding of food hygiene procedures and food safety requirements. • Project management experience. • Experience with a successful continuous improvement program. • Automation project experience. • Experience working in a 24/7 processing facility WORKING CONDITIONS • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk, hear and smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to airborne particles and chemicals. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works in high places and is infrequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. OTHER FACTORS • Occasional overtime may be required. • Occasional travel will be required.