Maintenance Manager

Job Summary:

Responsible for ensuring that all grounds, buildings, and equipment are properly maintained in the most timely and cost-efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Manage day-to-day activities of a team of direct reports.
* Analyzes maintenance work orders and assigns maintenance personnel to complete them. Follows up with assigned personnel as needed until order is complete.
* Design and implement preventative maintenance systems.
* Support operational departments by maintaining equipment and resolve mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity, job capabilities, and equipment capabilities at the department's request.
* Direct and assist in the installation of new equipment.
* Plan and direct modification or repair of existing equipment.
* Plan and execute projects in conjunction with and assigned by the Plant Manager.
* Stay abreast of new technologies associated with the industry, through trade magazines, training classes and technical manuals.
* Hires, trains, supervise and provide skill development and coaching for all maintenance employees.
* Develops, implements, and updates policies and procedures for Maintenance Services
* Prepares departmental goals and objectives annually and is accountable for ongoing communication of results, quality measures, and areas for improvement
* Oversees supply purchasing for the maintenance departments ensuring compliance to budget, and maintaining inventories for appropriate control, evaluating contracts regularly.
* Evaluates service agreements/contracts and submits recommendations to the Plant Manager

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree preferred, and/or a combination of two years of college or vocational training in electrical and preferably additional training in HVAC, plumbing and associated trades. (i.e., building, construction, sanitation.)
* 5+ years of Maintenance experience within Food/Beverage/Dairy industry required
* 5+ years as a maintenance mechanic, specific to electrical, buildings and grounds
* At least 3+ years of supervisory or managerial experience preferred
* Experience within PLC's and Ammonia Refrigeration preferred
* Experience working with outside vendors and contractors

Skills and Competencies:

* Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
* Ability to successfully multi - task
* Designs work flows and procedures
* Gathers and analyzes information skillfully to develop alternative solutions
* Exceptional interpersonal skills
* Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
* Responds promptly to customer needs
* Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
* Meets challenges with resourcefulness
* Develops staff skills and encourages growth
* Excellent computer skills
* Manages project and team activities

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled "VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

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