Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Business Unit Overview8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings' private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ("THL"), a private equity firm.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:This role leads both the maintenance and electrical functions via daily and preventative maintenance support needs for the operational teams. This role is accountable for creating and deploying technical skills development plans for maintenance team and for leadership of the MRO, maintenance planning, and maintenance supervision functions to support appropriate parts, supplies, and tool inventories to drive minimal unplanned downtime and expected production outputs.Duties And Responsibilities:Develop comprehensive documented preventative maintenance program for the facility (production, packaging, warehouse, and facilities). Drive team to ensure execution on preventative maintenance plan based on historical failure analysis and specific process/machine technical knowledge, with the result being a reduction in unplanned downtimePartner with department leaders to understand day-to-day maintenance support needs; develop customer-focused maintenance plan and direct maintenance team and third-party resources to ensure successful resolution of daily/weekly maintenance needs in a timely and cost-effective mannerLead talent development activities for front-line maintenance team; assess technical skills of maintenance team; build and drive development plans for each maintenance team member to ensure technical machine and maintenance knowledge and skills improve. Provide job expectations and role clarity for team members to promote ownership and achieve maximum uptimeLead MRO team to ensure that a parts/inventory plan is developed and executed on, resulting in parts, tools, and supplies inventory levels that support day-to-day needs and preventative maintenance plansDisplay fiscal responsibility through leadership and development of, and execution to, maintenance department budget in support of operational needs. Included in this fiscal oversight is building maintenance, utilities, total maintenance labor, maintenance resources, and operational maintenance itemsDevelopment and execution of profit-maintaining projects (capital) related to productivity and cost-savings objectivesProvide feedback on safety, productivity, and quality programs to ensure all employees are properly trained and meet company objectivesOther duties, as assignedEducation And Experience Required:HS Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited institution and 7+ years' experience in plant maintenance OR Bachelor's degree in Science and 5+ years' experience in plant maintenance5+ years maintenance leadership experienceDemonstrated experience developing and managing a department budgetPrevious experience reading blueprints and schematicsPrevious experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and extra hours, as neededPreferred Education, Experience, And Skills:Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplineAdvanced technical training with the ability to lead in a fast paced, team environment, improve operation safety, efficiency, and effectiveness, and utilize assets in the most cost- effective mannerPrevious experience in food or beverage manufacturingPrevious experience with implementing behavior based safety programsEffective written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skillsStrategic planning skillsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailPhysical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:Must be able to lift up-to 50 poundsMust be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environmentMust be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shiftMust be able to bend and crawl for 7+ hours per shiftMust be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shiftMust be able to stand for 6+ hours per shiftMust be able to walk for 6+ hours per shiftMust be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift