Description

• Manage training programs to maintain the skill level of the hourly and salaried workforce.
• Motivate interest in, and ensure compliance with, stringent plant safety programs while maintaining high levels of labor efficiency and effectiveness in responding to breakdowns and plant interruptions.
• Actively involve maintenance personnel in HAACP reviews and ensure their expertise is used to improve food safety wherever applicable.
• Maintain close communications with operations and other plant departments and develop an appreciation for overall plant performance issues in all employees within the department.
• Assist the Plant VP in assuring continuous plant improvement.
• Ensure reliable and cost-effective operation of utility systems that are on line continuously.   This includes steam generation, ammonia refrigeration, air compression, electrical distribution and others.
• Develop capital investment ideas that support overall plant profitability, develop, and maintain the organizational capability to accomplish these projects.
• Develop and maintain contractors and vendors to supplement plant resources.  Represent the corporation in dealing with these outside firms.
• Evaluate the performance of superintendents and supervisors; take corrective or remedial action as needed.
• Represent the entire plant’s needs and point of view in discussions with corporate engineering, regarding technical standards, project scope development and accomplishment.
• Manage the storeroom for the best economic advantage of all departments in the plant.
• Develop and grow a trusting relationship with the USDA to ensure that requirements are being met.
• Participate in the negotiation of and the administration of the union contract so that all management personnel interpret it fairly and consistently throughout the plant
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or five (5) additional years of applicable experience
• Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible positions within industrial maintenance field and minimum five (5) years within a food processing industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive background in ammonia refrigeration, steam generation, air compressor technology, chain drives, all types of conveying systems, variable frequency motor controls, maintenance of sanitary conditions. Job responsibilities typically require extended hours
• Must be able to demonstrate effective people skills
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with basic office software (Word and Excel)
• Supervisory Skills – Maintenance and Utilities Superintendents (3-5) through whom 100-150 people report, Project Engineer and Draftsperson, Administrative Assistant and Planners
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.