Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager - Food Manufacturing in the Ozarks!!Salary $110,000 - $130,000 + Benefits + Bonus + Paid Relocation to US MidwestGrowing food manufacturing client is seeking an initiative-taking Maintenance Manager who can plan, direct and lead the efforts of the Maintenance Department to maintain and support plant equipment and facilities in world class working order. We need a leader who can technically evaluate the situations, find the optimum solution, prioritize the projects & tasks, and communicate the information to all parties using excellent soft skills. As the Maintenance Manager, you’ll be responsible for the preventive maintenance program, and, while working with other departments, maintenance of production equipment and facilities. You’ll be accountable for directing the preventive maintenance program that is designed to minimize unscheduled down time. Other areas of accountability include:Develop a department that is qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working conditionManage the spare parts and maintenance suppliesManage the scheduling of maintenance personnel & labor costsWork with Engineering regarding equipment modifications & facilities improvements that will improve plant performance, product quality & reduce costsCoordinate the efficient operation of all facilities necessary to manage the distribution and usage of all utilities & reduce costsManage all yearly evaluations, attendance, vacations, and all disciplinary reviews of maintenance personnelEnsure staff follows & supports all GMPs, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.Minimum Requirements for this Maintenance Manager’s position:At least 3 years of experience in food manufacturing & facilities maintenance leadership positionProficiency with PLCs High speed canning or bottling experience required; union experience strongly preferred.