The Maintenance Manager is responsible for maintaining all production equipment at maximum capacity and the overall maintenance of the plant. The Maintenance Manager will guarantee that maintenance of all equipment is satisfied in accordance with food safety and machine upkeep. The Maintenance Manager will collaborate with other departments at the eggplant to provide our customers with the best product that adheres to SQF, HACCP, GMP and SOP guidelines.
Leads staff on assignments, tasks and projects on time and within budget
Ensures a plan for 24/7 coverage and emergency reply including equipment repair and stabilization
Oversee the speed and repairs to minimize down time, minimize the use of parts/labor and addresses problem proactively
Conducts regular assessments of the manufacturing facilities, repairs/improvements
Guaranteed production operations by labeling work priorities, maintenance schedules and installation of equipment
Communicate with all staff and provide training and development as needed
Oversees HVAC, freezer and boiler operations
Purchases, stores and issues all parts for equipment maintenance
Works closely with plant management, supervisors and QA to resolve maintenance problems and issues
Oversee site safety programs, including but not limited to, risk assessments; legal compliance; processes; meetings; and training
Participates in all required meetings to ensure the continued success of Grand Prairie Foods
Minimize and monitor downtime and identify areas of improvement
Maintains a log of all maintenance orders
Plans day-to-day departmental operations
Responsible for budget, work methods, and authorization of overtime and controls costs. Initiates changes in methods and procedures, acts as liaison with other departments, units and organizations
Directs and supervises the planning, analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of site training programs to improve plant/personnel performance
Able to provide troubleshooting for electrical, hydraulic and other equipment and systems
Develop & Maintains PM program for all production equipment and essential services
Works with necessary plant management to develop and implement maintenance procedures and operational control procedures
Allocate resources correctly to maintain R&M budget
Maintain target machine uptime
Authorize overtime to control labor costs
Maintain CMM software system for purposes of tracking work order history
Involvement in facility, equipment, and process changes; training and mentoring individuals affected by those changes
Improve maintenance KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) including maintenance safety, downtime, MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and productivity
Plans scheduled downtimes, shutdowns, and maintenance projects
Manages the execution of major construction and maintenance projects
Ensures all equipment and other maintenance components comply with all local, state, and federal regulations
Creating and fostering a culture that promotes safety as a top priority
Ensure employees are trained on an on-going basis and in compliance with company regulations to ensure work is completed in a safe manner
Avoid work-related accidents; ensure high levels of engagement from all levels of employees within the facility through positive and effective employee relations
Collaborate with the leadership team, providing input for strategic direction and business planning
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
- Ability to stand, reach, lift, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull, lift up to 75 pounds
- Exposure to fumes or airborne particles from moving mechanical parts and vibrations
Exposure to variation in temperature
Expectations
- Able to manage working in a diverse environment
- Conflict management
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Critical thinking and decision making
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Hearing and visual capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft office: Word, Excel, Teams
Ability to lead, train and motivate staff
Open-Minded thinking, focused on growth
- Maintain Grand Prairies’ Core Values in all communication with employees or vendors