Job Summary:
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the company’s building and physical assets, ensuring that they meet legal requirements and health and safety standards. This role will manage the overall maintenance program and ensure that downtime is minimized, and all process equipment is in proper working order.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and perform repairs and preventative maintenance on building and equipment; identify damage and resolve safety risks
- Regular inspection of all electrical, mechanical and other facility and processing equipment
- Respond to maintenance calls, troubleshoot, and complete work orders in a timely manner
- Develop and record equipment and preventative maintenance tasks and work orders
- Maintain inventory or tools and spare parts and report usage; suggest re-orders to personnel with authority
- Coordinate with members of the Food Safety department to ensure proper record keeping and compliance with Food Safety processes and procedures
- Conduct preventative maintenance and end of life replacement plan for building and equipment assets
- Support scheduling of equipment and service contractors for outsourced equipment maintenance and record keeping of services performed, supporting invoicing verification and processing
- Manage and participate in the equipment development, maintenance and repairs
- Optimize cost through effective budget planning, resources management and reduction in reactionary purchases and repairs
- Adhere to industry standards and waste disposal procedures set forth by regulatory agencies
- Other core expectations as defined by the company
Required Skills / Experience / Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; post secondary education or trade school preferred
- Two-year technical certification in electrical or mechanical training preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a maintenance technician role in a manufacturing or production environment required
- Proven operating experience with hand and power tools, machinery and conveyor systems and have a general understanding of the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations and safety requirements
- Commitment to adhere to and experience in statutory and legislative standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, PrimusGFS
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills
- Able to work independently with minimal instruction and high accountability while also able to work with others
- Sound analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills; strong math skills
- Computer Skills; basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must provide your own basic tools; steel toed shoes are required
Work Conditions:
- Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; on-call and holiday availability, ability and willingness to travel
- This job operates across multiple location and environment could vary from a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F to a greenhouse operation with temperatures that range from 80-90°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation
- Role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods
- Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms
- The position frequently involves needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds
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Posted on: February 14, 2022
