This position supports the Maintenance Team and production facility. The Maintenance Project Manager will oversee and execute plantwide preventative maintenance and inventory control programs, as well as support daily operations of the Maintenance Team.
This is a full-time position with daytime hours covering the duration of the production day, primarily Monday through Friday, including early and late hours as needed.
This candidate must be able to work in a dynamic setting, communicate effectively with team members, perform multiple duties, and engage in new opportunities each day.
- Manage and expand a plantwide preventative maintenance program
- Help oversee daily maintenance processes and operations by structuring department activities, reporting, and scheduling
- Identify and perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment
- Identify, manage, and control inventory and safety-stock levels
- Optimize and integrate PO process with inventory and financial systems
- Implement monitoring systems for production and filling equipment
- Provide technical solutions when electrical or general control issues arise
- Assign and complete plant maintenance and work order requests / repairs
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Follow Safe Quality Foods protocols
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience requiredMechanic skills related to food manufacturing facility and related equipmentExperience with reliability, design, planning and scheduling of predictive and preventative maintenance conceptsExperience with inventory control and project managementStrong communication skills required, especially in relation to verbal communication between mechanics, operators, and supervisors across departmentsStrong attention to detailMust be a self-starter and self-motivatedMust be able to manage changing priorities associated with a fast-paced, team environmentBenefits
Weekly pay with direct depositHealth insuranceVarious supplemental insurance policies available after 90-day introductory periodLife insurance available after completion of 90-day introductory period401-K retirement plan available after one year of employmentOption to participate in uniform programI. Rice is an equal opportunity employer and derives our staff skills through a diverse and talented workforce. This person will work closely with all departments and persons in our facility and must conduct themselves professionally at all times.