Maintenance Manager - SK Food Group : Job Details

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We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

We are looking for a Maintenance Systems Manager at our Groveport, OH facility that provides leadership and direction to the plant maintenance department. Responsible for plant maintenance including facilities, utilities and operations in order to successfully reduce downtime and assure peak plant efficiencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment in manufacturing operations.
• Eliminate all causes of failure and ensure full useful life in coordination with daily maintenance.
• Schedule repair, maintenance, and installation of equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Review production, quality, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Utilize OEE tracking system to establish proactive strategy to reduce downtime.
• Manage the activities based in OEE software package, by assigning owners within your department and assure completion.
• Prepare and operate within established maintenance operating budget and monitor departmental expenditures.
• Direct plant capital spend and projects to completion and coordinate with appropriate vendors.
• Assist with planning and cost estimates for annual and longer term capital budgets.
• Lead the Maintenance Systems team to include motivating, training, performance and development.
• Responsible for all maintenance department metrics.
• Lead, manage and direct all activities for Planned Maintenance Pillar.
• Maintain complete equipment maintenance records and Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules.
• Assess and recommend Preventative Maintenance enhancements to new or existing PM schedules.
• Direct all aspects of building operations including maintenance, repairs, and renovations.
• 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.
• Establish criteria for assessing the quality of work performed by associates and contractors.
• Investigate the condition of buildings, equipment and grounds, and recommends improvements in the facilities to ensure that needs are met.
• Promote safety throughout the entire maintenance organization.
• Ensure building and equipment meet OSHA and State regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or equivalent field, and at least eight years of related experience and/or training in a food or food related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of five years of experience in food plant maintenance leadership role is preferred.
• Professional Engineers license or Engineer-in-Training license is a plus.
• 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.
• Basic accounting knowledge preferred.
• Ability to lead teams and achieve results through resources.
• Broad knowledge & experience in project management & facilities administration with demonstrated ability to manage projects and personnel.
• Ability to repair downed equipment in a fast-paced, time critical environment.
• 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.
• Knowledge of local/state/federal environmental regulations
• Must be willing to work shift schedules when applicable to support the needs of the business.

BENEFITS:

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Associate Bonus Programs
• Family & Friends Referral Bonuses
• DailyPay – Access Earned Pay Sooner
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent scholarship opportunities
• Educational Tuition Assistance

ABOUT US:

Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit for more information.