Salary, Exempt
Eligible for benefits 1st of the month after hire
Eligible for additional compensation
Salary: ~$100,000

Role

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.

Responsibilities

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

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