Manager, Maintenance

At Richardson, the work we do is essential. Every day, we work together to ensure a steady food supply for people around the world. They count on us to perform our roles consistently and responsibly. For this important reason, we are committed to remaining operational throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As always, we maintain a strong focus on safety and quality assurance.

For more information about how we are taking additional precautions to protect the health and well-being of our candidates, colleagues, and customers, visit our Career Opportunities page.

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. Richardson is recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing and has approximately 3,000 employees across the U.S., Canada and the U.K. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and communities.

Our Memphis, TN location refines and packages one of the United States’ most recognized brands of canola and vegetable cooking oils, Wesson.

Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with four facilities across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils and shortenings for the industrial, retail and food service markets.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a Manager, Maintenance at our Memphis, TN facility.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for plant maintenance including facilities, utilities and operations to reduce downtime and assure peak plant efficiencies. This position will have direct responsibility for the Maintenance team and their performance

• Promote safety throughout the entire maintenance organization

• Responsible for all maintenance department metrics

• Lead, manage and direct all activities for Richardson Performance System Planned Maintenance Pillar

• Prepare and operate within established maintenance operating budget and monitor departmental expenditures

• Advise and recommend capital enhancements to automation and ensure continuous improvement of systems from design through implementation and ongoing operation

• Be acquainted with local/state/federal environmental regulations and ensure compliance with all operational permits. Directs all aspects of building operations including maintenance, repairs, and renovations

• Establish criteria for assessing the quality of work performed by employees and contractors

• Supervise the completion of work through review of reports, frequent site inspections and conferences with operations and vendors regarding electrical & plumbing equipment, HVAC systems, electric motors, ventilating fans, air conditioning and electrical control units

• Investigate the condition of buildings, equipment and grounds, and recommends improvements in the facilities to ensure that needs are met

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field preferred

• Minimum five years’ experience in food plant maintenance

• Demonstrated experience in automation system improvements with ability to program and maintain control system specifications

• Must be computer literate; experienced in using computer software applications such as CAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project Management, etc.

• Must have complete understanding of PLC and logic controls for high speed operating equipment

• Prior experience using production environment IFS preferred

• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with superb time management and project scheduling skills

• Excellent administrative and follow up skills to achieve successful maintenance and repair programs

• Ability to lead teams and achieve results through resources

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by February 3, 2022.

Reference ID: R7067

Job Type: Full-time

Work Remotely:

• No