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Facilities Department Manager(Food Manufacturing)

Facilities Department Manager(Food Manufacturing)

YASMESOFT INCNewark, NJ, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

One of our top clients, a well known food manufacturer that has been in business for over 80 years is looking to hire a Maintenance Manager to assist their team. This is a very lucrative opportunity to join a long standing, reputable company that continues to grow year over year. Interested candidates must have prior experience working in food manufacturing. Individuals with smokehouse experience are encouraged to apply. The annual salary will be 100-120k, contingent on prior experience.

Overview :

Manage all activities of the Facilities Department (Maintenance and Utilities) to support each department at the plant and ensure fulfillment of Company goals.

Job Description : Essential Functions

1. Manage the Facilities Department to support :

  • Facility Safety
  • Capacity Assurance
  • Production Growth
  • Quality Assurance
  • Process equipment (including material handling equipment) and utility maintenance
  • Process and Utility efficiency improvements
  • Refrigeration System operations
  • Continuous Process and Plant improvements
  • Manage Direct Reports

2. Develop and implement methods to improve efficiencies of plant utilities and production processes.

3. Ensure all new equipment and utility installations meet USDA requirements and the Plant's strategic plan.

4. Improve process and facility efficiencies and reduce production downtime through a predictive / preventive maintenance system.

5. Develop and administer the capital and expense budget for the plant.

6. Support personal development of all Maintenance Department associates.

7. Ensure all maintenance associates are properly trained to meet organization demands.

8. Ensure all Facilities associates adhere to company policies and work rules regarding HAACP, SQF, GMP and SOP.

9. Ensure best value in purchase of materials and labor for all Facilities related work.

10. Ensure that the Plant meets OSHA, EPA, USDA and other federal, state, and local agencies regulatory requirements.

11. Support the Plant Manager in any assigned projects and accomplishment of Company goals.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
  • Five (5) to seven (7) years maintenance or utility management experience
  • Strong project management skills
  • Food manufacturing experience
  • Contractor management experience
  • Problem solving experience desired
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general information on a technical level
  • Ability to effectively present information and communicate with all levels of management
  • Good analytical and logical problem-solving skills
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish) desirable
  • Maintenance management experience in the meat industry preferred
  • Experience in vacuum packing
  • Experience in High Pressure Boiler Operation - NJ Black Seal Boiler License (Hold or willing to obtain)
  • Please submit your resume for immedidate consideration!

    Thanks & Regards,

    Praveen

    Praveen@yasmesoft.com

    972-580-7670 Ext : 505

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