Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job Description – Assistant Maintenance Manager

Basic Purpose - The Assistant Maintenance Manager provides administrative and technical support to the Maintenance Department, helping ensure equipment and facility operations remain safe, efficient, and dependable within a fast-paced meat processing environment. This role develops and supports maintenance team members while working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other departments to minimize downtime, support preventive maintenance, and achieve operational, safety, food safety, and compliance objectives.

Description

Meets daily to discuss and resolve problems relating to production equipment, work order status, provide feedback on work status.

Meets as needed to order parts, clarify purchase requisitions.

Ensure that associates under his/her supervision follow all company safety procedures and comply with personal protection equipment (PPE) requirements.

Assigns work to mechanics in his/her area of responsibility.

Ensures that proper sanitation is performed after maintenance has been performed on all production line equipment.

Promotes and maintains positive relationship between intermittent levels of management and maintenance associates.

Requires advanced technical and working knowledge of computerized maintenance programs.

Must be knowledgeable of preventative maintenance techniques and have the ability to develop preventive programs from vendor manuals.

Must be familiar with food processing and packaging equipment and parts in general.

Ability to plan and take initiative in resolving problems.

Working knowledge of OSHA, USDA and GMP requirements as they pertain to maintenance activities at a food processing facility.

All maintenance shop equipment inspections for compliance with safety requirements

Ensures that daily work schedules maximize mechanic utilization, evaluates paperwork turned in and provides timely and meaningful feedback on work completed.

Maintains MaintScape software and implements program enhancements as they become available.

Prioritizes work orders and ensures completion.

Develop equipment maintenance downtime reports.

Ensures competitive bids are obtained and evaluated for scheduled outsourced services, repairs, and parts purchases.

Maintains accurate records and documentation.

Promotes and maintains positive relationships.

Conducts training pertaining to the use of the computerized maintenance program.

Ability to work in a cold environment.

All other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Proven work experience in a Maintenance supervisory role

Expertise in utilization of computer software

Proficient in excel and word platform.

Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.

Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills at all levels

Demonstrate leadership experience with a high-functioning, fast-paced team.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work quickly while maintaining a high priority to the safety of our workforce.

Must read and write English.

Education/Training

High school diploma/ BS Degree in related field

5+ years’ experience in Maintenance

Good knowledge of Microsoft word/excel.

Related Experience/Requirements

Minimum 5 yrs experience in fresh meat production environment preferred.

*EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Language:

• English (Required)

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person