Maintenance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Manager plans, directs, and controls the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain plant equipment and facilities commensurate with good engineering practices for multiple locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Accountable for the preventive maintenance program, and maintenance of production equipment and facility
• Develops, trains, maintains, and administers an organization qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition
• Executes an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled down time
• Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory conditions
• Schedules needed repairs to have minimum interference
• Assures that production equipment can produce within the specifications and tolerances established by the equipment manufacturer
• Consults with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and the Production Department regarding desirable modifications of existing equipment and facilities and the possible replacement of existing equipment, which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs
• Coordinates with project engineers the efficient operation of all facilities necessary to the distribution and usage of electric power, natural gas, refrigeration, and water
• Responsible for the efficient maintenance of all plant transportation equipment
• Analyzes cost studies of proposals for new facilities and equipment in the department designed to secure reduced operating costs
• Makes recommendations to the Plant Manager
• Develops objectives and standards of performance for projects within the Maintenance Department required to meet departmental and corporate goals and objectives
• Plans and provides for an adequate supply and ensures control over spare parts and maintenance supplies
• Oversees department budget and ensures all work completed is within budget parameters
• Keeps and updates equipment and facility records and procedures, such as equipment manuals, schematic drawings, and facility drawings
• Ensures that all equipment and facility installations and/or modifications meet or exceed all regulatory agency i.e. (USDA, FDA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) standards and complies with all Company policies and/or procedures
• Ensures all departmental personnel receive proper training to maintain HAZMAT 24-hour certification
• Adheres to all Quality policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Adheres to all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Adheres to all GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity
• Other duties as assigned by management 
• Supports WSI ‘great place to work’ initiatives and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience in related field with background and experience in engineering and maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Driver’s license

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY: 

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Must possess a balance of the technical, human relations, and conceptual skills required to achieve results through subordinate supervision
• Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing, controlling, coordinating, and directing a Maintenance Department
• Must be capable of evaluating and weighing alternatives, establishing relative priorities, and formulating decisions that affect all phases of the operation
• Write professional reports, prepare presentations and other business correspondence
• Work as a member of a team
• Influence consensus in a matrix organization
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and act upon them
• Time management skills
• Document management
• Uphold confidentiality of sensitive information
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• High attention to detail
• Maintain excellent attendance

EQUIPMENT:

• Multi-line phone
• Computer
• Scanner/fax/printer/copier
• Vehicle

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit occasionally
• Walk continuously
• Stoop, bend and kneel to perform work activities occasionally
• Walk occasionally as needed to move about inside the office to access file cabinets,

office machinery, etc.

• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel, Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare office related items
• Constantly operates a computer, phone, and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy

machine, computer printer, etc.

• Climb stairs/ladders
• Communicate verbally with employees and vendors
• Vision requirements include reading computer screens, identifying colors, anticipating employees and visitors
• Ability to lift and carry office related items up 25 pounds as needed in the office (supplies)
• Works in general office conditions regularly
• May be exposed to general manufacturing operations requiring personal protective equipment such as uniform, bump cap, safety glasses and hearing protection
• Potential exposure to noise more than 85 decibels, caustic, acid, hot equipment, mechanical hazards, heat, and cold

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Assigned based on project

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• 10 – 15 maintenance technicians in multiple locations

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional local travel
• Rare travel to other WSI locations

CLOSING DATE FRIDAY APRIL 11TH, 2025

Ornua Ingredients North America is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa at the time.

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