What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager Manufacturing position at See's Candies?
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $130k-$150k per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
This position directs and manages projects and activities in plant and equipment maintenance and site capital improvement projects for Operations and other departments as assigned.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directs and oversees the maintenance of all production and packaging equipment and machines, ensuring cost-effectiveness, a high standard of upkeep and compliance with all safety, quality and budgetary requirements. Establishes, agrees and delivers against Maintenance functional KPIs. Guarantees excellence in equipment availability.
- Leads and develops plant maintenance personnel ensuring the maintenance team has the skills to support current and future maintenance needs across mechanical, electrical and control disciplines. Manages, organizes and coordinates the activities of the plant maintenance staff including training and development, performance management and planning and prioritizing.. Ensures technology awareness and timely acquisition of appropriate technical skills by the team.
- Manages and develops Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) process and ensures that PPM systems (MP2 and IPM) are maintained and developed to support delivery of excellent equipment availability. Establishes metrics to track PPM effectiveness and uses data to ensure high decision quality.
- Establishes effective collaboration and teamwork between Maintenance team and Production, FSQA, Engineering, Facilities and R&D teams.
- Applies business context to determine and implement appropriate maintenance tactics: predictive, preventive, inspective, corrective, break-down maintenance.
- Manages the timely and cost-effective procurement of spare parts, maintenance services and supplies to support equipment availability. Procures, designs, and improves equipment and facilities in accordance with production, packing and safety standards.
- Supports R&D projects and installations with Plant Management and R&D.
- Oversees and negotiates contracts with equipment vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
- Assists with Emergency Preparedness Program. Acts as facility manager for La Cienega and Carson locations.
- Ensures plant compliance with all governmental regulations and agencies such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, and local building, health and other codes.
- Supports implementation of Continuous Improvement programs, new methods, procedures and systems to improve safety, operational efficiency, quality and food safety. Manages maintenance activities to comply with all applicable safety, food safety and environmental laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, food safety and quality procedures and standards.
- Establishes principles for change and maintains change momentum through employee communication, engagement and development. Also learns from, measures and sustains change results.
- Performs special projects as assigned by management.
- Responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will improve departmental effectiveness
- Responsible for execution and adherence to pre-requisite programs as well as food security/defense program.
- All See’s staff must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Five to fifteen years’ experience in food plant maintenance.
- Strong people management and motivational skills. Excellent communication and technical skills are essential.
- Customer service and stakeholder engagement skills, understanding and actively using the concept of internal customer.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Proven project management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field, equivalent related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
See's is an EOE
See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000
