Plant Maintenance Manager

Plant Maintenance Manager

The PlantMaintenance Manager provides leadership and support to theKent, OHhigh volume Dairy Manufacturing plant.

This also includes focus on planning and implementation of maintenance enhancements that will improve productivity while assuring highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation and regulatory compliance.

This individual will manage site assets, facility maintenance and modifications of equipment and ensure that mechanical and electrical expertise is available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, equipment, utilities, buildings and grounds.

Responsible for the supervision, development, and leadership of up to 25 maintenance personnel.

Core Hours: Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm.

This role may require off-shift hours, weekends or holidays as required.

Pay: $91,120.00 - 136,680.00 USD annually.

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary range.

Experience-Education (Required):


* Associate Degree in Engineering / Project Management desired, with 7+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in the food, dairy, or pharmaceuticals industry.

Or High School Diploma with 10+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in the food, dairy, or pharmaceuticals industry.


* We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 7 plus years of proven leadership experience in a Maintenance Supervisory/Management Role.

Experience and Knowledge with the following:


* Seeking solid PLC (Allen Bradly) knowledge, Electrical knowledge, solid Mechanical Aptitude and familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).


* Ability to follow Continuous Improvement (CI) Processes/Lean Maintenance.


* Experience with PSM is highly desired.


* Follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, report and follow through on any deficiencies.


* Knowledge of running CAPAX projects from concept/finish.


* Adapt to changing organizational and operational needs with the ability to lead others through change.


* Skills in organization, prioritizing and attention to detail are highly desired.


* Capability to select, coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.

Competencies-Skills Required:


* This individual will manage a maintenance department-operating budget.


* Extensive project management planning and oversight experience.


* Computer Skills include Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CAD, Project, and Visio.


* Solid understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling.


* Have thorough understanding of PLC's and programming Project management principles.


* Understand World Class and Best in the Industry Maintenance practices.


* Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

Experience-Education (Preferred):


* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Project Management or related fie...