Maintenance Manager - Essentia

Production Manager

Through committed service and sustainable protein solutions, Essentia is dedicated to building a better business for our customers. We do this by holding true to our values : Teamwork, Respect, Agility, Creativity and Knowledge. The purpose of this job is to oversee the production, shipping, and maintenance processes, ensuring the safe production of a quality product in a cost-effective and timely manner for assigned Plant(s).

Job Qualifications :

Education : High School Diploma or GED required. 2 or 4-year degree preferred.

Experience : 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of pneumatics, electrical, PLC's, mechanical equipment, sanitary pumps and valves, refrigeration, water systems and boilers.

Job Duties :

Equipment and Machinery Duties :

• Collaborates and develops a plan with the production team for the addition or replacement of current equipment / machinery, ensuring minimal disruption to the production process.
• Assigns projects to appropriate maintenance team members ensuring the dependable operation of plant equipment / machinery.
• Establishes relationships with contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Ensures work to be conducted has been vetted to be the most cost effective and efficient manner. Determines when repairs / malfunctions occur beyond the scope of internal capabilities, determines most appropriate source and works in conjunction with maintenance supervisor to schedule services.
• Maintains continual communications with the Production Supervisor, the maintenance department, plant management, and / or engineering team as projects progress or as production concerns arise.
• Interprets mechanical specifications and operational methods of equipment / machinery, training plant team member on the proper use, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment.
• Directs, assists, and troubleshoots repairs and breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensures the development, implementation, maintaining and recording of a preventive maintenance program for plant machinery and equipment, the physical plant, utilities and grounds are accomplished to assure the safe and efficient operation in accordance with state, federal, local regulations and company procedures.
• Assists the Plant Manager in the development of the plant budget, forecasting team member needs, equipment / machinery repairs or purchases, and facility improvements / additions.
• Communicates the progress of new mechanical processes used in production to the Corporate Engineer and recommends modifications to improve production efficiency or cost reduction procedures.
• Ensures fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support the development, implementation and maintenance and ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
• Assists in verifying requirements for OSHA and USDA standards. Makes sure that standards are maintained, necessary logs are up-to-date, and reports are prepared.

Other Duties :

Job Requirements :

Basic Physical Requirements :

Approximate : 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Standing - Frequent

Sitting - Occasional

Walking - Frequent

Bending / Kneeling / Crouching / Stooping - Frequent

Reaching Above Shoulder - Occasional

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Frequent

Working on Heights : Unprotected Heights - Occasional

Protected Heights - Occasional

Lifting Weights from 0 to 100 pounds - Frequent

Push / Pull / Maneuver Equipment / Products / Materials Weighing from 0 to 700 pounds - Occasional

Being Around and / or Operating Moving Machinery / Equipment - Frequent

Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional

Read / Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment / Machinery - Occasional

Recording Data - Frequent

Operating Office Equipment - Frequent

Operating Computer - Frequent

Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent

Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent

Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Frequent

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Occasional

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes

Color Definition - Yes

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and / or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Yes

Office - Occasional

Multiple Locations - Frequent

Plant - Continuous

Equipment / Maintenance or Repair Area - Occasional

Rough Terrain - Occasional

Other - N / A

Basic Mental Requirements :

This job requires the mental capabilities to analyze situations, problem solve, logical thinking in maintaining the reliable operation of all plant equipment / machinery as required by the job duties. Additionally, this employee must be able to handle multiple tasks and understand the production process. Furthermore the incumbent for this position must have the abilities to solve problems as they arise, continually strive to improve upon current processes and excellent communication skills in training team member on the operation of plant equipment / machinery.

Working Conditions and