Plant Maintenance Manager
- Job Title
- Plant Maintenance Manager
- Job ID
- 27694471
- Description
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We are seeking a Plant Maintenance Manager for an established dairy company in Northern Vermont. This opportunity is with a nationwide dairy processor that has locations all over the U.S. This role will offer a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and growth across a national organization.
Location: Burlington, VT
Job Responsibilities:- Establish and manage the department’s budget to ensure financial goals are met or exceeded
- Manage capital and expense projects to meet scope, budget, and timeline as defined
- Develop and utilize maintenance key performance indicators (KPI) to drive improvements to plant reliability
- Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance related systems to support the continuous manufacturing requirements
- Ensure the department’s activities remain in or exceed the standards and specifications established by Quality Assurance
- Manage maintenance inventory, purchasing and inventory control processes
- Coordinate with on-site staff and management or engineering to review and approve plans for new equipment installation and layout to ensure operational efficiency
- Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities to ensure plant sustainability
- Manage employee’s performance through establishing expectations and holding employees accountable
- Coach and mentor employees to develop their skills and instill an appropriate sense of urgency
- Partner with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures or process, and the introduction of new products or product lines
- Ensure all process changes, equipment changes, or product changes are understood by affected employees in a timely fashion
- Serve as a member of the plant Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) team
- Work any shift(s) if necessary. Must be able to receive calls pertaining to plant issues when not on duty
- Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Follow all GMP’s and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Required Skills/Qualifications:- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related degree
- 6+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment, including 1+ year of management experience
- High speed manufacturing and food experience preferred
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of the organization
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); SAP knowledge preferred
- Openings
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