Maintenance Manager

Develop, coach, and identify training needs of staff members to support evolving equipment requirements for this site. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers in support of plant-wide operations. Support the site objectives by directing safe and efficient preventive and corrective equipment repairs in a timely manner to minimize downtime. Responsible for supervising direct reports including hiring, training, retaining, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching with a goal of establishing a skilled and competent work force focused on team building and group problem solving. Maintain a safe and clean working environment and enforce safety compliance with staff, contractors and employees. Drive the 5-S discipline in your function and across the site. Develop and manage annual budget process. Deliver spending consistent with assigned targets for maintenance functions including spare parts inventories. Actively participate in capital planning, implementation, and new process development focused on minimizing costs and maximizing productivity. Lead, Schedule, and follow through on equipment audits and complete CapEx requests, PO, Capsheets etc. to execute on plant capital requirements. Support the introduction of new technology. Monitor execution of work orders and parts management process within SAP. Implement and develop Lean Daily Management (LDM) and TPM in the maintenance function. This includes identifying mechanical/maintenance leading indicators and metrics, which will measure departmental performance on a regular basis Confirm that the facility is operating in compliance within local, state, federal regulations. Execute on any other assigned tasks as appropriate. GMPs and Food Safety Lean/Six Sigma, 5-S Fundamentals, and TPM understanding Root Cause Failure Analysis Predictive technologies including vibration analysis, Oil analysis, and thermography Electrical controls including PLC's, Robotics, and Instrumentation CMMS (SAP) Preventative Maintenance Acting decisively and strategically Adapting to Change Building High Performance Teams Must possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills; time management and organizational skills; verbal, written and communication skills, along with proficient Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills Strong project management skills An undergraduate degree, preferably in Engineering, basic sciences or business related disciplines, or at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a maintenance/engineering capacity. At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role with direct people-management responsibility Previous botting experience within the Food & Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods industry is highly desired Must be able to work flexible shifts and weekends as business needs dictate Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA a plus. CMRP or CPMM Certification a plus Working knowledge of OSHA/EPA requirements and related guidelines.