Indusrial Mechanic- Manager Job Description
Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience Job Type: Full Time
Position Summary:
Responsible for managing all aspects of the industrial mechanics department. This
includes managing the upkeep of all manufacturing assets, managing mechanis budget
and resources and assisting in the design and installation of new systems. In addition this
position is responsible for managing multiple shifts for maintenance mechanics personal.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs maintenance management by supervising maintenance personnel and
establishing priorities in maintenance schedules.
• Maintains manufacturing assets and facility, parts inventory, monitoring purchase
orders, invoice approvals, and manages the department budget.
• Manages maintenance personnel by setting direction and priorities.
• Provides training and continuous development on all maintenance personnel.
• Performs Performance Evaluations on direct reports at least every quarter.
• Verifies Performance Evaluations are being performed on technical work force by
his/her direct report.
• Drives the Maintenance and Reliability initiative focused on Preventive & Predictive
Maintenance, not reactive.
• Performs other duties by coordinating work with outside inspections, providing
project management, ensuring safety of personnel, and performing other duties as
required.
• Managies, maintains and establishes maintenance procedures for production
lines in a food manufacturing environment to ensure production meets or performs
as required.
• Responsible for following all food safety policies and procedures, current SQF code, Good manufacturing practices, SSOP and HACCP plan
• Develops and maintains safety standards for personnal.
• Develops personnel skills by conducting training meetings; one on one
development sessions.
- Monitors line efficiencies; monitoring labor cost; and other expenses.
• Responsible for maintaining Food Safety and Quality Systems as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Education/Certifications:
• Bachelors degree in Engineering is perfered
Experience:
• At least 2 years of experience managing in a food manufacturing environment
• Preference for experience in the flour milling industry
• Preference for experience in frozen food manufacturing environment
• Safety Management and Risk Management experience with an ammonia
refrigeration system preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets; data bases and word processing
• Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products and processes
• Self motivated, results orientated and excellent personal skills
• Strong knowledge in Maintenance and Reliability
• Strong knowledge/experience managing maintenance through CMMS (
Computerized Maintenance Management system )
• Strong background in HAACP; safety; GMP; and AIB
• Must have a hands-on work ethic
• Bilingual preferred
• Willingness to relocate
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Supervisory responsibilities include monitoring associate performance for a regular
group or work unit. This includes providing input on hiring; disciplinary actions; work
objectives and their effectiveness and realigning the department as needed. Also
responsible for the development o both the Leadership and Technical group.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
• Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes,
extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and/or noise.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks, such as working around
mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.
• Position requires the ability to stand; sit at a desk; walking around office and plant;
lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching,
kneeling, crawling and twisting to inspect equipment. Also requires the ability to see;
hear; and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional
etiquette.
• Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Son, will be
provided.
• Position will be exposed to different levels of stress and responsibilities.
