General Purpose

Provide work direction and supervision to maintenance employees to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance services in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Prioritize and assign daily jobs and work orders and provide clear direction to maintenance employees. Oversee pass down issues. Monitor activities to ensure an efficient and safe maintenance operation
Implement an effective predictive/preventive maintenance program which has a maintenance strategy for all assets to remove unscheduled down time and increase the lifespan of assets by keeping them in optimal condition with maintenance strategies so assets are timely maintained to minimize costs of asset breakdowns
Use systems (e.g., SAP) to support task planning with time required, parts required, and job descriptions to maximize maintenance activities during normal plant operation, in time made available during washes, planned downtime, and periodic maintenance shuts. Use project management charts detailing activities of planned downtime
Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures
Assist the maintenance manager to ensure that all preventative maintenance work orders are completed within the given time. Assist with everyday maintenance issues and repairs
Actively support and implement preventative maintenance programs; schedule and provide constant monitoring of the preventative maintenance program and make adjustments as needed
Serve as first point of contact for emergency maintenance requests
Oversee the repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment
Assist in developing procedures and policies for maintenance department
Complete and maintain record keeping using databases and computerized maintenance management systems
Support work for proper root cause analysis on breakdowns or failures to ensure equipment breakdown issues are addressed and resolved
Assist the maintenance manager on capital and special projects
Work with inventory or supply employees to ensure an adequate inventory of spare parts and equipment
Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised and make competent decisions when the maintenance manager is not available
Remain current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation
Provide staff with the necessary training on existing and new equipment
Complete supervisory activities such as administering employee promotions and transfers; reviewing and editing employee timekeeping; completing performance evaluations; mentoring, training, and coaching employees
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

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