Description

Summary: Responsible for daily Production & Packaging Maintenance functions in support of the Plant including coordination and activities of all Production & Packaging Mechanics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

1. Familiar with the manufacturing operation, equipment and support systems of the company and will set up systems to respond to maintenance concerns regarding them.

2. Cooperates with other management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies,

operating procedures, and goals.

3. Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.

4. Responsible for setting-up and managing systems for preventative maintenance.

5. Develops staff to provide the necessary skills to support the maintenance responsibilities for the plant.

6. Continues to access skill levels and recommends developmental activities as appropriate.

7. Provides necessary support for the other plant functions/activities as determined by the Assistant Maintenance Manager.

8. Continually evaluates the capabilities of the packaging & production Maintenance department relating to equipment, tools and other items necessary to provide a satisfactory level of service to the plant.

9. Recruits and develops staff to provide the necessary skills to support the maintenance responsibilities for

the plant.

10. Assesses systems for re-engineering or troubleshooting at both hands-on levels and engineering levels.

11. Participates actively as a member of plant management team. Provides necessary support for the other plant functions/activities as determined by the Assistant Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

Qualifications:

* Dairy or other food related experience preferred.

* Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.

* Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

* Knowledge of computer software.

Education and/or Experience:

* High School Diploma/GED required.

* Technical degree in Technical/Engineering discipline preferred.