| Job Description | This position will supply managerial oversight of the manufacturing facility production maintenance function. This position will be responsible for managing an annual maintenance & repair budget including personnel costs between $3 to $8 MM.
This position will be supported by Maintenance Supervisors, Planning/MRO Supervisor, Utility Supervisors and/or Engineer as direct reports. This position will be responsible for the production maintenance technical team of between 25 to 75 FTE’s.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
· Continuous development operations maintenance strategy.
· Develop and provide technical maintenance support systems and processes.
· Develop and implement process improvements projects.
· Key member of overall facility Engineering & Maintenance organization.
· Identify, evaluate and implement alternative maintenance support resources and services.
· Manages the planning, supervision and scheduling of all machines, electrical and packaging maintenance projects through optimum utilization of facilities and personnel.
· Responsible for overall maintenance activities such a manner that maximum effectiveness is obtained for the proper maintenance of machinery within projected costs and schedules. Establishes and coordinates communication throughout facility of maintenance schedule changes, changes to project specifications and labor variance.
· Promotes the development of new job methods and procedures; establishes and maintains departmental systems and procedures to maintain on-going productivity improvements of the maintenance unit.
· Ensures that all contracts are interpreted correctly and are uniformly followed by maintenance personnel.
· Develops and recommends annual maintenance budget and goals to superior; recommendations based in part on input supplied by plant leadership team.
· Ensures compliance with all environmental regulations. Meets with representatives from state and federal government to ensure all government laws and regulations are maintained.
· May be required to develop, maintain, implement and report capital budget for manufacturing facility
· May be responsible for managerial oversight and technical support to facility managed capital projects
· It is the responsibility of this position to insure compliance at the facility to policies, standards, specifications, and practices that support and enhance the company’s objectives. This position must interact with a broad section of the industry not only at the plant level but including government, vendor, and industry representatives.
· This position will play a key role in implementing change within the organization, both from the technology standpoint and also a procedural one, in support of the company’s goals and objectives while operating at the highest ethical standards.
Direct Reports:
Maintenance Supervisors, Planning/MRO Supervisor and/or Utility Supervisors
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Packaging, Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Chemical or Civil) or other related field. Minimum of 7 years work experience in food processing industry managing a diverse, technical staff. Must have a successful record and experience in production equipment and systems maintenance management. Prefer experience within the food processing and packaging industry. Must have experience with CCMS systems and TPM methodology. Requires good written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently, and must be results oriented.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required:
Must have in-depth knowledge of food industry, processes and equipment and technologies. Must have knowledge of financial indicators / analysis and experienced in budget development / management. Basic personnel computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and Power Point. |
| | Company | | Hillshire Brands | Job Code | | State or Province | | Michigan | | |
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