Blount Fine Foods Careers

Description

SUMMARY This hands-on position reports to the Maintenance Manager; directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair, upgrades, maintenance, and installation of machines, special projects, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings and grounds, by performing the following duties personally, or through subordinates. In event of absence, position will be filled by Maintenance Tech 2.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

Maintenance

§ Provides a daily early morning review of work activities/personnel status and PM results to the Maintenance Manager with updates for substantial issues (any event that might affect production, or product quality) throughout the day.

§ Reviews manufacturer’s service manuals, Blount Fine Foods equipment usage schedules, and records of maintenance problems to determine the optimum frequency of preventative maintenance.

§ Designs and implements SOP’s associated with PM’s, LOTO, and machine operating instructions.

§ Regularly checks production schedules and confers with other departments, managers and staff to determine when planned maintenance least interferes with operations.

§ Maintain records of planned and completed maintenance and assists in tracking and completing records for environmental and OSHA requirements.

§ Reviews work requests to determine work priorities. Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.

§ Must develop a thorough knowledge of the controls and procedures to operate and insure permit regulations for waste water treatment plant.

§ Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.

§ Order and ensure an optimal level of spare parts and equipment are kept in stock to minimize unscheduled operations downtime, while minimizing cost of inventory.

§ Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.

§ Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of equipment and materials.

§ Assist in maintenance matters for other BFF locations.

§ Coordinates the maintenance program in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by Blount Fine Foods.

§ Studies maintenance schedules and estimates labor requirements for completion of job assignment.

§ Confers with management, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.

§ Works to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA and other federal, state and local regulations including Lock-out/Tag-out, confined space and personal protection regulations.

§ Arrange yearly boiler inspection & repairs from Hartford Insurance to secure boiler licenses.

Administrative Duties

§ Oversees all administrative duties in a timely manner, i.e. process purchase orders accurately, assign proper GL numbers, review invoices and approve, etc.

§ Participate in the development and monitoring of budget line items for related departmental expenses.

§ Estimate and track costs of personnel, parts, and supplies to be used during scheduled maintenance. Reviews and seeks out competitive bids on all substantial purchases.

§ Responsible for accurate, timely, daily, monthly, and yearly maintenance records.

§ Responsible for approval of all overtime.

§ Ensure facility is in audit ready condition at all times.

§ Provide career development guidance to direct reports, identifies training requirements and develops on the job related qualifications.

§ Executes and documents training program.

Engineering

§ Works as member of the Engineering Department to assist in design for innovative equipment upgrades and coordinate plans for installation of new equipment, machinery, or buildings.

§ Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs and modifications with design engineers.

General

§ Participates in meetings with other departments, when required, to assist in the planning and make recommendations on matters related to sanitation, scheduling, manufacturing safety and maintenance operations.

§ Schedules and is a primary leader in organizing monthly departmental meeting with emphasis on safety, employee feed back, and providing them with updates. A written summary of that meeting should be given to the Maintenance Manager in a timely manner.

§ Adheres to all FDA, OSHA, USDA and HACCP policies and requirements.

§ Inspects premises for unsafe, unsanitary practices and conditions and corrects or contacts the proper personnel to correct. Participates in a GO program due by the beginning of the fiscal year approved by the department manager. Works in conjunction with Safety Officer and Director of Quality Assurance to assure timely compliance to audits.

Responsibilities for Food Safety

§ Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and honestly as applicable.

§ Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and all Food Safety policies.

§ Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.

§ Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities and individuals.

§ If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Directly supervises employees in Maintenance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

§ Prepare input to the annual budget for submission to the manager for area of responsibility.

§ Regularly review and monitor compliance with safe work systems and maintenance procedures.

§ Researches vendors to ensure quality and costs are maintained within set budget.

§ Monitors machine downtime to ensure highest yields are maintained.

§ Performs evaluations of maintenance technicians to ensure that all personnel are trained to the highest standards. Recommends training and/or schooling for technical personnel.

§ Responsibilities include participation in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Maintains employee time cards and attendance records.

Competencies: “An area of expertise that is fundamental to a particular job or function”

In order to perform this position properly, each candidate must demonstrate the following core competencies (not all inclusive).

§ Interpersonal Skills

o Builds relationships at all levels

o Manages conflict effectively

o Practices early intervention; resolves issues early

o Communicates effectively

o Inspires trust and Teamwork

o Is a Motivator

§ Judgment

o Analyzes problems effectively

o Demonstrates sound and ethical decision-making, even under pressure

o Patient; challenges appropriately

o Open to ideas of others

o Consistent

§ Leadership

o Persuasive in getting others to consider his/her or companies point of view

o Communicates effectively; has a point of view

o Inspires trust; viewpoint actively sought by others

o Fosters collaboration

o Overcomes objections with logic and effective communication skills

o Able to deliver message of “Culture change”; in a positive, constructive and effective manner

o Is a Leader

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires approximately 45 hours/week, however due to maintenance requirements/projects, more hours may be necessary.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

§ University/Technical college degree, or appropriate trade school certification; or a minimum of eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

§ Experience supervising a multidiscipline maintenance team.

§ Must possess comprehensive knowledge of building infrastructure and utility systems.

§ Must have strong computer skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

§ This position requires a valid drivers license, pre-employment and annual screening of Motor Vehicle Record and personal automobile insurance coverage in accordance with the Blount Fine Foods Employee Handbook.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

§ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

§ Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as gear ratios, flow, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

§ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Should be mechanically capable of performing, and training others for maintenance work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

§ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

§ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.