Maintenance Manager


Job Details

The Maintenance Manager directs the maintenance activities and processes of a Plant to ensure timely and effective production. Coordinates with other management staff to ensure efficiency in preventative maintenance and new equipment installation. Oversees facility s design and inspection, equipment repair and installation. May manage staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Ensures that project/department goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. This is a hands on position with the majority of time expected to be on the plant floor leading by example and motivating the maintenance team members. This will be a night shift position, flexibility will be required. Lead by example living out Scoular s Mission, Vision and Values in every interaction with employees.Contribute to new business initiatives and capital projects and review and communicate the impact on maintenance activities.Collaborates with the team relative to the design, development, and continuous execution of maintenance systems, such as preventive and predictive maintenance systems, emergency maintenance needs, maintaining of facility and grounds, reliability centered maintenance and computerized maintenance management systems.Manage and coordinate truck maintenance programInitiates, evaluates, and develops partnerships with key suppliers/vendors/contractors for maintenance, facility and equipment needs. Measures and tracks key process information and metrics used to direct resources, ex: downtime, etc.Manage the process of the introduction of new machinery, plant and equipment from drawing up the specification, to managing suppliers through to full installation in collaboration with all relevant partiesManage the process of disposal of obsolete machinery.Create and adhere to maintenance budgets; Coordinate budgeting and payment process to contractors.Collaborates with Safety, and other department managers, to maintain the facility s EHS program, OSHA compliance, Safety training, and to stay current on OSHA, EPA and other compliance requirements.Supports the Food Safety Quality System and the Safety Management System.Orients, trains, develops, motivates, counsels, and assists direct reports through work instructions and problem resolution. Develops team members technical knowledge to create versatility individually and across the team.Supervises, schedules, and assigns work to maintenance personnel to ensure required completion dates are met.Engage and inspire teams through inclusive leadership, making Scoular a great place to workIdentify and participate in collaboration opportunities between businesses within the Division and across DivisionsEnsure organizational agility to navigate unprecedented changeAbout YouH.S Diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelor s degree strongly desired.Experience in operating and troubleshooting anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems, including knowledge of and maintain of PSM programs.Minimum 5 yrs manufacturing and maintenance hands on experience in food processing facility.Possess valid ammonia certification and/or willingness to obtain itPrior experience using CMMS Knowledge of GMP s preferredStrong supervisory and leadership experience including building, developing, and motivating maintenance team members.Proven success in fast paced environment, ability to make decisions with limited informationDemonstrated ability to coach and train teams in both technical and leadership topics.Prior experience with continuous improvement initiatives.Strong troubleshooting capabilities in mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical equipment. This includes experience working on wastewater systems, air compressors, heat exchangers, vacuum pumps, food mixing, grinding, extrusion, forming, and conveying equipment.Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.The anticipated starting base salary for this position is $84,000 - $126,000 with a robust incentive package. This range may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, education. RequirementsMinimumH.S Diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelor s degree strongly desired.Experience in operating and troubleshooting anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems, including knowledge of and maintain of PSM programs.Minimum 5 yrs manufacturing and maintenance hands on experience in food processing facility.Possess valid ammonia certification and/or willingness to obtain itPrior experience using CMMS Knowledge of GMP s preferredStrong supervisory and leadership experience including building, developing, and motivating maintenance team members.Proven success in fast paced environment, ability to make decisions with limited informationDemonstrated ability to coach and train teams in both technical and leadership topics.Prior experience with continuous improvement initiatives.Strong troubleshooting capabilities in mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical equipment. This includes experience working on wastewater systems, air compressors, heat exchangers, vacuum pumps, food mixing, grinding, extrusion, forming, and conveying equipment.Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.





 The Scoular Company

 06/01/2024

 Burlington,WA