Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES
Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Establish maintenance priorities based on equipment criticality and production needs.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend predictive maintenance practices whenever possible and establish a predictability program (PP).
• Continuously improve equipment reliability while reducing emergency repairs and downtime.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the facility's Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program.
• Schedule preventive maintenance activities to minimize production interruptions.
• Ensure all PMs are completed on time and documented accurately.
• Analyze equipment failures to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.

Maintenance Operations

• Supervise, coach, schedule, and prioritize the daily activities of all Maintenance Technicians.
• Assign work orders, monitor completion and quality of work.
• Assist technicians with troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain production equipment including:
• Fryers
• Conveyors
• Packaging equipment
• Mixers
• Compressors
• Boilers
• Pumps
• Pneumatic systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Steam systems
• Facility utilities
• Coordinate repairs during scheduled downtime whenever possible.
• Respond to equipment emergencies when necessary.
• Improve electric systems regarding components.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure maintenance activities comply with:
• GMPs
• SQF requirements
• OSHA regulations
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Food Safety standards
• Ensure equipment repairs are completed in a sanitary manner.
• Support QA during inspections and audits.
• Assist with fryer inspections, fryer boil-outs, and sanitation support.
• Maintain an audit-ready maintenance department.

Planning & Documentation

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Track PM completion rates.
• Monitor equipment downtime.
• Maintain maintenance KPIs including:
• Downtime
• Preventive Maintenance Compliance
• Emergency Repairs
• Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• Prepare weekly and monthly maintenance reports for the Director of Manufacturing and Plant Operations.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and replacement schedules.

Inventory & Purchasing

• Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance parts and supplies.
• Establish minimum and maximum inventory levels for critical spare parts.
• Coordinate purchasing of maintenance materials.
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes, repairs, and technical support.

Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop all Maintenance Technicians.
• Conduct training on:
• Safe work practices
• Equipment maintenance
• GMPs
• LOTO
• SQF
• Promote accountability and teamwork.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment efficiency.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Recommend capital improvement projects.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Work collaboratively with Production to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Safety

• Promote a safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations.
• Conduct routine safety inspections.
• Participate in accident investigations when necessary.
• Ensure proper use of PPE.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Steam systems
• Boilers
• Refrigeration
• Packaging equipment
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems (CMMS preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience troubleshooting production equipment.
• Working knowledge of SQF, GMPs, OSHA, and Food Safety regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

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