Meat Plant - Manager-Maintenance

Job Announcement: HR2024:65

Position Title: Manager-Maintenance

Advertising: Publicly

Immediate Supervisor: Plant Manager

Department Director: Director-Natural Resource

Department: Natural Resources

Division: Facilities

Employment Status: Exempt

Position Type: Regular Full–Time

Mandatory Reporter: No

Background Check Required: Yes (data-sensitive) **

Opening Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

Overall Objectives of Position

The Manager-Maintenance is responsible for managing all maintenance activities for equipment and the facility in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies. This includes managing capital and repair projects, preventive/predictive maintenance, and developing SOPs, PMs, work orders and training programs for future maintenance mechanics. Additionally, he/she will be responsible for creating and implementing the facility master plan, managing parts inventory, and ensuring compliance with laws and company policies. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. The Manager-Maintenance is expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goal and objectives of applicable programs.

The Manager-Maintenance is expected to live the Purpose and Values of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and will go beyond the call of duty.

Primary Responsibilities Of The Manager-Maintenance

• Establishes and manages the department’s budget to ensure financial goals are met or exceeded
• Develops and utilizes maintenance key performance indicators (KPI) to drive improvements to plant reliability
• Develops, implements, and maintains maintenance related systems to support the continuous manufacturing requirements
• Ensures the department’s activities remain in or exceed the standards and specifications established by FSQA team
• Manages maintenance inventory, purchasing and inventory control processes
• Coordinates with on-site staff and Company management to review and approve plans for new equipment installation and layout to ensure operational efficiency
• Responsible for maintenance, wastewater, inedible area, and refrigeration
• Knowledge of freon refrigeration system and operations
• Knowledge of boiler systems and PLCs
• Manages environmental initiatives and compliance with local, state regulations
• Serves as a member of the plant HACCP team
• Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Follows all company GMP’s and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Collaborates with suppliers and vendors to source spare parts, equipment, and maintenance services
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment manuals, and spare parts inventory
• Generates reports on equipment performance and maintenance costs
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person
  
  

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Same as above
  
  

Education/License/Certification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Maintenance Management, Business Administration or related field and/or a combination of education and related employment experience in general maintenance equivalent to four (4) years
• Six (6) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in facilities maintenance management and/or industrial mechanical preventative maintenance operations setting, monitoring, and coordinating the activities of subordinates, including general supervision, performance evaluations, disciplinary procedures, leave approvals, timesheets, etc. required
• Must possess and maintain a Universal Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician Card or must obtain Universal Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician Card within one (1) year of date of hire in this position
• Two (2) years’ experience working with budgets, including but not limited to required reports, budgets modifications, etc. required
• OSHA General Industry 30 Hour Course preferred
• Prior employment experience with responsibilities in a Beef slaughter and processing area required
• Prior experience with greenfield project management preferred
  
  

Skills Required

• Demonstrated knowledge of Harvest and processing electrical and mechanical equipment and functions
• Strong safety knowledge of OSHA Regulations as they apply to maintenance. (NFPA 70E / LOTO etc.)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of the organization
• Must work well independently and as a team, with demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities and balance diverse projects
• Absolute confidentiality
• Knowledge on vacuum seal equipment and how to troubleshoot
• Knowledge on how to trouble shoot beef hide pullers, split saws, air de-hide knives, stationary band saws, industrial refrigeration equipment, air compressors, industrial boilers, and wastewater treatment
• Must have a working knowledge of computers with the ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Word, WordPerfect, Excel, etc
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully
  
  

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

• Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment
  
  

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.

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