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Directly manages and supervises the activities of maintenance personnel; schedules work assignments and maintain maintenance inventory and service records. This position should also put forward ideas to help build on the existing maintenance program and make it better.\nPlease see our website for more information regarding Baker Commodities, Inc. www.bakercommodities.com\nCompensation and Benefits\n $110K to $120K salary per year\nMedical, dental and vision coverage offered\n401(k) With employer contribution\nPaid holidays, vacation and sick time\nCompany sponsored life insurance\nCompany sponsored short and long-term disability \nPet Insurance\nDuties and Responsibilities\nIn conjunction and cooperation with the Plant Manager, ensure that the operations of the facility comply with all requirements dictated by Company, city, county, state, and federal laws and regulations. \nPrepare various operating permits on behalf of the Division and providing these permits to the Plant Manager, Division Manager, and Corporate to be reviewed before being filed.\nDirect and guide plant staff using various methods of communication, such as staff meetings, e-mails, one-on-one discussions, etc, to meet performance goals established by Management. \nResponsible for controlling costs for the plant by reviewing and understanding purchase orders, invoices and financial reports on a continual basis, comparing actual costs to budgeted costs, and making suggestions for ways to lower costs. Final decisions on cost cutting measures should be discussed with and approved by the Plant Manager and the Northwest Regional Manager.\nManage the required labor force. Responsible for understanding all of the different plant personnel job functions, reviewing timecards/plant sheets, vacation schedules, and schedule shift start and stop times and resolving any timekeeping discrepancies, evaluate employee performance, and develop/mentor employees in a manner that promotes cross-training and job advancement. This position is involved in and makes recommendations but does not perform employee terminations or hiring.\nUnder the guidance of the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager, will assist in the interviewing and recommendation of new hire applicants and direct, guide, and instruct personnel in accordance with company policies to ensure the efficient operation of the facilities. This position also makes hiring, disciplinary and termination recommendations for plant personnel but not final decisions.\nEnsure that all plant employees follow and adhere to all company policies and guidelines, including quality control, HAACP, APPI, FSMA, and safety regulations.\nReact to related production problems (such as weekly yield issues) by researching the cause and implementing remedies to such problems. Evaluate the production process and investigate major issues and ensure that corrective action is taken. Also keep the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager informed on all significant actual and potential production problems, including personnel issues, equipment issues, raw material issues, etc.\nReview and understand various reports, including plant production reports, yield reports, payroll reports, and monthly financial reports, and make recommendations to the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager on ways to improve productivity and financial results. Also, correspond with accounting regarding unusual fluctuations in production and financial results.\nNotify the Plant Manager and Northwest Regional Manager about any changes in the quality and quantity of raw material being received.\nOversee and ensure clean and safe work practices for the Seattle Division. Oversees the completion of the OSHA checklist and assists the Plant Manager with OSHA inspections and follow-up.\nMust keep up-to-date records of all services to all machinery, and schedule times and dates for any major mechanical work. Must review all maintenance logs and keep the Plant Manager apprised on progress on maintenance jobs and potential maintenance related issues. Must delegate tasks to different shifts and follow up on progression of tasks.\nResponsible for managing and tracking of plant supplies and communicate with the Plant Manager on the need to order additional supplies. Must have the organizational skills to maintain and organize a spare parts inventory.\nWill be required to work with water lines, high-pressure steam pipes, hydraulic hoses, welding, cutting (plasma & torch) and brazing.\nMust be able to maintain all major pieces of equipment, including the boiler, cookers, and presses, and troubleshoot issues.\nWill be required to respond to after hour emergencies as they occur.\nAssist the Plant Manager with ordering plant equipment and parts, including researching and evaluating different options, placing orders, and communicating with vendors and contractors throughout the process.\nMust be able to direct others to repair gear drives.\nDirect workers to maintain fans (Venting and Condensing) for the plant.\nMust be able to direct repairs and work on hydraulic equipment.\nMust be able to direct work on the installation and removal of heavy machinery and equipment. \nMaintain boiler daily operations including water quality testing, safety checks and boiler chemical supplies.\nPerforms other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time as business needs change over time.\nMust conduct inspections with regulatory bodies, for insurance purposes, or as otherwise requested by management or Baker Corporate.\nMust work with the Plant Manager in regard to maintaining any regulatory documents for equipment.\nInteract with others in a professional, cooperative and ethical manner.\nFollow department and Company procedures.\nKeep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this Company. Any time off requests should be made 2 weeks in advance to the Plant Manager and the Northwest Regional Manager.\nPerform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.\nRequirements\nQualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities, professional certifications, education, experience, travel requirements)\nHigh School degree or equivalent.\n3 or more years' experience in a supervisory or leadership role.\n3 or more years' experience working in an industrial plant setting. Rendering plant experience is a plus.\nLess than 10% travel requirement.\n3 or more years of maintenance experience.\nKnowledgeable of CMPAF (Cattle Material Prohibited in Animal Feed), FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) and APPI (Animal Protein Producers Industry) material procedures and documentation is a plus. Must be able to work at night.\nElectrical knowledge; including motors, controls, variable frequency drives, etc.\nAbility to perform basic plumbing repairs.\nStrong organizational skills for recordkeeping.\nModerate to advanced computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook.\nAbility to speak, read and write clearly and proficiently in English. Understanding of a second language is a plus.\nPhysical Demands/Requirements\nConstantly (over 2/3):\nCommunicates with vendors, contractors and co-workers and exchanges accurate information in-person, telephonically and via electronic devices/e-mail. \nOperates and uses maintenance/mechanic tools including electrical hand tools.\nMust be able to position self to maintain equipment or perform duties of repairing and maintaining vehicles and work equipment.\nMust be able to move around industrial equipment in manufacturing facility. \nMust be able to detect and observe equipment in need of repair \nExposed to manufacturing odors.\nFrequently (1/3-2/3):\nOperates computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and printer.\nReview documents, organizes data and detects accuracy of information\nMove and transport material, equipment and tools up to 70 lbs with and without specialized lifting, moving and rigging equipment.\nMoves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces.\nExposed to materials that occasionally require use of PPE such as gloves (protect from heat).\nOccasionally (under 1/3):\nExposed to work in outdoor weather conditions.\nAbout Baker Commodities, Inc.\nBaker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. 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