Maintenance Manager at Saputo in Biscoe, NC

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? The Maintenance Manager provides leadership and direction to plant maintenance function for a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation. This person carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, OSHA regulations and applicable guidelines. May directly supervise employees or supervise through others. How you will make contributions that matter... Collaborates with plant management team to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS). Manages the maintenance and technical needs for the facility. Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and grounds. Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance. SAP is the current ERP platform. Effectively supervises the maintenance inventory clerk as it relates to purchasing of parts and part inventory to ensure budgets are adhered to and the plant is adequately stocked with the appropriate levels of parts, supplies and maintenance consumables. Implements corrective actions identified by key maintenance performance indicators as a means to increase overall equipment effectiveness. Support capital projects, coordination with contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers in coordination with engineering team. Remains current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation. Shares and implements “best practices” within the Maintenance Department and partners with other departments to ensure plant operations are performing at acceptable performance standards. Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring effective planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating. Complies with the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively applies the Saputo Values. Provides effective management of employees directly or indirectly through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management. Performs other duties as assigned. You are best suited for the role if you… Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial mechanical or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety Practices and 5S systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer-based applications. SAP, a plus. Union experience preferred where collective bargaining exists. Experience leading and following safety/security policies and procedures. Ability to follow all sanitation and quality policies and procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies. Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail. Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines. Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, motivate and retain a team of employees. We support and care for our employees by providing them with… Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are