Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager opening with a large Food Manufacturing Plant in Bloomfield CT. This is a direct hire role and pays 120-160k.

MUST HAVES FOR THIS ROLE :

• Foods background (preferably baking) with comparable company.
• Seeking Strong Leader-able to drive high performance teams.
• Proven Change Agent.
• Can be a Supervisor that is truly ready to advance, or an established Manager.
• Role is designed to move up in the org., meaning they promote from within and want candidates that seek that as well an advancing career path within the company.
• Seeking Six Sigma certification, doesn't have to be Black Belt.
• Also seeking TPM experience.
• BS or BA Degree Required

General Summary

Leads all plant maintenance activities at our CT manufacturing facility (3 total ovens spread across three (3) Fresh Bread production lines).

Identifies and directs opportunities to improve equipment reliability; recommends / implements changes to existing Engineering & Maintenance practices;

implements improvements to minimize downtime and ensure the plant operates at maximum efficiency; identify / lead training and capabilities opportunities to build high performance maintenance team.

Partners with key stakeholders to support the plant’s overall strategic plan with a focus on Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SPQDC).

Principal Accountabilities

Lead maintenance team’s capabilities to : Implements, manages, and drives equipment maintenance and reliability programs, including Corrective Maintenance (CM), Preventive / Predictive Maintenance (PM / PdM), and Operator Asset Care (OAC) programs, to eliminate recurring issues and achieve production / efficiency goals.

Directs the work activities of four (4) direct and twenty-one (21) indirect reports responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of highly automated food processing equipment, including advanced robotics technology, and general upkeep of the facility structure, systems and grounds.

Provides appropriate resources to support all Engineering projects.

Identify and direct effective contractor / vendor companies to support strategic maintenance / repair activities.

Develops and executes strategic initiatives to drive the engagement / effectiveness of the Maintenance department functions in alignment with overall plant objectives.

Partners with other plant departments and Corporate representatives to identify and implement best practice solutions to support safety / quality / cost initiatives and improve overall equipment effectiveness.

Manages the maintenance controllable budgets ($4.1MM) to ensure AOP commitments are achieved.

Develops and utilizes measurement processes, including scorecards and other metrics, to track and report on maintenance performance.

Oversees the direct reporting functions of maintenance purchasing and storeroom operations ($2.4MM value) to support plant needs.

Job Complexity

Requires ability to identify and apply necessary maintenance / reliability tools and concepts to develop and support a Preventive / Predictive Maintenance format, using the latest equipment, technologies, programs and resources.

Must be able to quickly address technical related issues regarding equipment / building / grounds, identify root cause of issue, and direct the most efficient use of materials / manpower to correct.

Develop and drive training programs to support long-term maintenance needs, which includes determining current skill levels, identifying gaps, and pursuing training / development resources to improve department skills and effectiveness.

Work with a multi-discipline team to identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability. The solutions may involve modifying existing equipment to achieve immediate needs, while providing technical expertise for long-term solutions.

Must overcome employee resistance to change by developing effective rationale and related communications surrounding key maintenance initiatives and drive acceptance of key improvement strategies.

Must build and leverage positive cross-functional relationships to address identified issues and opportunities to implement best practices and solutions to meet current and future business requirements.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree required

7+ years of Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food processing / packaging industry, with 3-5 years of supervisory experience required.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities :

Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance practices and facility equipment, including, but not limited to, boilers, refrigeration, HVAC systems, and compressors.

Experience with food processing / food packaging equipment is preferred.

Computer proficiency and knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP, as well as other software programs (i.

e. Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project).

Excellent project management, project scoping, estimating, scheduling and budgeting skills required.

Working knowledge of GMPs and sanitary design for equipment specifications, installations and / or modifications.

Understanding of, ability to utilize and ability to teach appropriate continuous improvement tools to deliver sustainable results.

Six Sigma certification preferred.

Ability to thrive in a team environment and to lead cross-functional teams to achieve plant reliability goals.

Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and assignments.

Outstanding technical, data oriented, analytical, and problem solving abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Outstanding interpersonal skills, including ability to influence and motivate others.

Working knowledge of OSHA Standards for General Industry.

Working Conditions

The working environment includes both office and plant floor. Frequent exposure to industrial noise, moving mechanical parts, temperature extremes, and elevated work stations occurs in operating areas of the plant