Senior Plant Maintenance Manager

Location: Ontario
Employment Type: Salaried
Shift:
Work Arrangement: Onsite


Position Summary:

Support production of continuous high quality sellable products which includes planning, organizing, directing, coordination and supervision of all maintenance departments. Maintain assets via maintenance programs, work order programs, departmental scheduling, spare part purchasing, storage and utilization. Provide budgetary planning to ensure optimum production of products. Support all departments in meeting established goals in the areas of safety, quality, service and financials.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and supervising all maintenance department activities within the facility and surrounding grounds
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of the plant facility and equipment within operating budget to ensure optimum production of products
• Responsible for safe operations and maintenance of all utility systems including steam generating and distribution nh3 refrigeration, compressed air, wastewater treatment and auxiliaries. Responsible for upkeep of facility components and surrounding grounds. Ensure the continuation of preventive maintenance (PM) and work order programs for production and building equipment and/or assets. Lead continuous improvement activities in areas of responsibility
• Coordinate projects and activities with outside contractors, state and local governmental agencies, inspectors and vendors. Environmental documentation and filing for PSM, EPA, storm water, wastewater, sludge removal, chemical storage and all waste streams
• Asset utilization, additions and augmentations; systems evaluations, capital improvement planning and request for expenditures authoring
• Direct maintenance supervisor in daily activities of enforcement of company policies and procedures in the area of safety, GMPs, regulatory compliance and employee relations
• Evaluate and implement necessary and proper training for maintenance employees. Lead recruiting, onboarding and training activities for new technicians and maintenance employees
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel may be required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with increasing levels of managerial responsibility with demonstrated CMMS/EAM, MRO & budget management experience is required
• Experience leading root cause analysis & breakdown elimination programs is required
• Familiarity with ammonia/PSM, wastewater and generator/boiler experience is required
• Ability to work efficiently cross-functionally is required
• Ability to travel 5%
• Bachelor's degree in engineering very helpful
• Assisting with capital projects is preferred
• Experience managing a unionized department is desired
• Knowledge and experience of the following: The use and welding of all alloys, including all non-ferrous metals -tig- arc-mig, power transmission, hyd., pneumatics, HVAC, electrical systems-main power-controls-electrical / mechanical, PLC, VFD, all fields of electrical is highly preferred
• High speed food and beverage manufacturing experience strongly desired

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of food grade materials for manufacturing components for food processing and/or manufacturing equipment
• Excellent computer skills in up-to-date software programs for reports and technical documentation
• Experience in computer-assisted design (CAD) programs for modification of production of blueprints of specialized equipment
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Salary Base Range of $130,874.00 - $171,772.65*
• Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)

*The "base salary range" provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.


Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:

Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.