Job summary
Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for the management of maintenance personnel and all maintenance activities at Idaho Pacific.Major responsibilities include managing the maintenance personnel, overseeing the preventative maintenance program, troubleshooting, inspection, testing, diagnostics, maintenance, repair, removal and replacement of parts and/or equipment.Must ensure machinery and equipment are maintained to comply with regulatory and company standards and are safe for operation.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Responsible for the service, repair and maintenance, preventative maintenance programs for all company machinery and equipment.• Inspect and monitor areas of responsibility, examine tools and equipment, and provide direction in order to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe equipment or working conditions.• Insure personnel are trained in all matters of safety.• Responsible for hiring, terminating, coaching / training, disciplining, evaluating, time-keeping, scheduling, assigning work activities, and prioritizing tasks of maintenance personnel.• Assist in budgeting process for maintenance department.• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment.• Review, develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.• Assist with the investigation of accidents, injuries, equipment failure, or near misses and provide corrective actions.• Ensure timely entries of all Maintenance Work Order Requests through plant MMS system.• Complete parts and equipment requisitions, monitor inventory of needed parts and equipment to ensure replacements are ordered and on-hand.• Verify Boiler Operation through the monitoring of chemical levels, review Boiler Operation paperwork and records daily for accuracy.• Keep maintenance records of any and all events that occurred throughout the plant on a daily basis.• Notify the Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, or V.P. of Operations of any problems with parts, machinery or equipment requiring special orders, or urgent and safety-threatening situations.• Ensure all employees who report directly to the Maintenance Manager are trained in and knowledgeable of all Company food safety and product quality policies, programs and procedures.
Requirements
• A strong mechanical background is required; including knowledge of food processing and packaging machinery and equipment.• Must have working knowledge of commercial electrical installation and repairs.• Must have working knowledge of steam systems and boilers.• Knowledge of local, state, federal and company regulations to allow for the safe operation and protection of people, property, equipment, and data.• Ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate performance.• Ability to read and understand parts manuals, schematics; and know the proper use of tools.• Must be able to certify in required safety areas.• Must be able to operate equipment - Hyster, forklift, loader, etc. when certified.• Must provide own hand tools and lockable toolbox.• Welding and/or industrial electrical knowledge preferred.• Ability to operate a Windows-based computer at an intermediate level, including knowledge of time-keeping software and email programs.• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or secondary education in a directly related field preferred.
Key Skills Needed
• Strong mechanical skills• Knowledge of food processing and packaging machinery• Commercial electrical installation and repair• Steam systems and boilers• Supervision and performance evaluation• Ability to read and understand manuals and schematics• Certification in safety areas• Equipment operation - Hyster, forklift, loader• Welding and industrial electrical knowledge• Intermediate computer skills
