Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager is fully responsible for the day-to-day operations of the maintenance team. This position will leverage diagnostic, engineering, and technical skills to maximize the production of plant machinery and equipment for the manufacturing facility. He will also interact with the production team to do basic preventive maintenance work and identify potential issues with equipment. Responsible for the site utilities & manufacturing equipment maintenance with the overall goal of improving productivity, food safety systems, and overall plant reliability while minimizing labor and overhead costs. Manage and collaborate on all local capital and insure the highest levels of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all maintenance project work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the maintenance team which includes but is not limited to maintenance planner and technicians
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of production personnel: provide feedback, set goals, perform coaching or counseling, hold direct reports accountable, create development plans and record keeping of attendance points, paid time off, training, etc.
• Responsible for delivering on metrics such as MTTR, MTBF PM attainment, budget, spare parts inventory control
• Resolve issues throughout the equipment life cycle, and improve reliability through FMEA analysis
• Negotiate equipment and spare parts purchases to achieve the best possible terms
• Coordinate vendor services and setup vendor contracts
• Establish and maintain contact with all equipment and spare parts suppliers and service companies
• Establish and maintain contact with all relevant authorities
• Managing plant capital projects in cooperation with the capital projects/engineering team
• Evaluate and document operations, work area design, process flow, and work methods for improved efficiency
• Generate reports that track maintenance spending, Preventative Maintenance vs Reactive Maintenance, and Utilities Consumption and Optimization
• Ensures team completes troubleshooting and repairs of machinery and building
• Lead, Optimize, and the continuous development of the plant CMMS system in the effort of tracking maintenance work, automatically generating preventative maintenance requests, and ensuring the system works in compliance with Quality standards and plant procedures
• Develop, maintain and implement departmental procedures in compliance with SQF standards
• Ensure all staff, contractors and projects are working in a safe manner and environment and in compliance with all Safety procedures (LOTO, Hot work orders, Confined space entry )
• Operate all site utilities inefficiently and in compliance with local requirements. Look for opportunities to improve the efficiency and consumption of all utilities
• Use SAP Plant Maintenance Module as the CMMS system for managing work orders, notifications, budget, and driving forward progress through metrics
• Develop a training program for technicians to improve their knowledge of plant equipment. Use OEM resources to set up lunch and learns + specific training from OEMs on troubleshooting
• Maintain a strong system of critical spare parts to ensure quick recovery during equipment breakdowns
• Collaborating Effectively: Thinking and acting as one team in a spirit of trust and respect. Being open to different ideas. Working intentionally towards consensus in the achievement of shared objectives. Building formal and informal relationship networks.
• Communicating Effectively: Developing and delivering communications in diverse modes that generate a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Driving Performance: Showing ambition and going the extra mile in achieving expected results; Driving sustainable operational excellence through diligent planning, prioritization, monitoring & effective use of resources; Taking responsibility for decisions, actions and mistakes. Dealing with setbacks and unexpected situations in a positive and confident way.
• Improving continuously: Being passionate about achieving high-quality standards for oneself and the organization. Constantly looking for and taking advantage of improvement opportunities. Proposing new ideas and demonstrating openness for change. Building self-awareness and embracing learning and development opportunities.
• Managing Customer Needs: Being able and eager to find out what the internal or external customer wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organization’s costs and benefits into account. Making the life of the customer easier. Fostering a customer centric culture.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of maintenance leadership in Food, Pharmaceutical, or other CPG industries
• Supervision/Management of teams
• High School Diploma/GED
• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree is nice to have; MS or MBA Degree in addition preferred
• Special skills required: electronic/electrical, PLC programming, continual safety awareness, test equipment, schematics, mechanical, metric system, blueprint reading, measuring techniques, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• High degree of proficiency with SAP Plant Maintenance Module or other similar programs nice to have
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Excel
• Billingual candidates are a nice to have (English and Spanish)
• Physical Demands: Occasional sitting, climbing/balancing, stooping/twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, push/pull, reaching, and gripping; frequent standing, walking, and visual acuity (near/far); occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Environmental Conditions: Occasional exposure to uneven ground, extreme temperatures, working at heights, biohazards; frequent exposure to excessive noise, dust/fumes, hazards, and machinery

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good?

Puratos is a global purpose-driven company focused on bringing people together through food innovation for good. We offer a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors, serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You.

Compensation:

• Annual compensation based on skills and experience ranging from $89,840 to $129,145.
• Additional compensation earned through a 10% targeted annual bonus. Amount based on personal and company performance
• Insurance coverage beginning the first of the month-no extra waiting period to get started
• Immediate 401(k) eligibility including a fully vested matching contribution
• Receive over 5 weeks total of paid time off within your first year of service
• Free life coaches, convenient onsite health exams, 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
• Puratos-paid insurance coverage to protect you and your family including Life and Disability insurance

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”