Maintenance Manager

Suttons Bay MI

Description

Job objective · To provide expertise in electrical, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical systems to ensure high efficiencies in plant operations, also ensuring health & safety, food safety, quality and environmental procedures are followed at all times. Role and Responsibilities · Work with Production Management Team in order to establish current priorities and ensure that they are clearly defined. · Coordinate project work for the plant. · Provide expert technical advice on machines and associated equipment/systems to ensure production efficiency is maintained. · Ensure that all installations are carried out efficiently at agreed times and appropriately risk assessed. · Assist in the training of new engineers and operators in the necessary skills required to ensure staff has the necessary skills for their job. · Maintain and update knowledge of mechanical, pneumatics, electrical and electronic control systems and train staff as appropriate. · Use mechanical and electrical diagrams and appropriate instrumentation to test, diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, and electronic and system faults. · Ensure that all planned maintenance is carried out on schedule and at a time to maintain production efficiency and food safety. · Maintain logs and records of work undertaken by the Engineering Team and Contractors. · Complete accident, breakdown on machine reports to aid identification of problem areas. · Give advice on remedial actions necessary to improve performance / efficiency, and report on any new installations. · Maintain training records for the Engineering Team. · Arrange for cover in his/her absence. Deputy for Maintenance Manager is Maintenance Supervisor. Qualifications and Education Requirements · Applicant should have experience in plant and equipment maintenance. · Applicant must have a supervisory skills. · Applicant must be able to communicate and work as a team. · High School diploma/ GED, some college or technical school a plus. · Will train the right candidate who has an understanding of the Roles and Responsibilities. Preferred Skills Strong ability to work with / collaborate with staff, management, and positively represent the organization within the community. Must have patience; good communication skills; good math, reading and writing skills. Mechanical and engineering skills a MUST. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described below 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. · Must be able to continuously speak, see, focus, and hear · Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull and reach · Must have fine manipulation abilities of both hands · Must be able to identify and utilize office equipment (computer, phone, fax, scanner, copier, printer, etc.) · Occasionally be required to lift and/or move 50+ pounds · Must be able to handle stressful situations · Must be able to effectively manage time · May be exposed to waste and food processing and cleaning chemicals Must be able to work 5 days per week.