Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Program & CMMS Ownership
- Administer and continuously improve the CMMS system (work orders, preventative maintenance schedules, reporting).
- Ensure all work orders are properly assigned, documented, and closed in a timely manner.
- Develop metrics and reporting to monitor equipment performance, downtime, and maintenance effectiveness.
- Expand preventative maintenance schedules based on failure history, OEM recommendations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Equipment & Technical Maintenance
- Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance for production machinery (tempering systems, depositors, flow wrappers, cartoners, refrigeration, etc.).
- Perform troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-driven systems.
- Conduct equipment inspections, identify risks, and recommend upgrades or replacements as needed.
- Support capital projects, new equipment installations, and line upgrades.
Facility & Contractor Management
- Manage the maintenance and upkeep of facility infrastructure (HVAC, roofing, plumbing, fire safety, chilling systems, utilities).
- Serve as the primary liaison with sub-contractors for specialized services (e.g., roofing, HVAC, refrigeration, fire protection, electrical, plumbing).
- Schedule and oversee contractor work to ensure minimal disruption to production.
- Ensure building and equipment compliance with all regulatory requirements (safety, environmental, fire codes, food safety).
Leadership & Administration
- Lead, train, and support a small maintenance team (currently two members).
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service records, and compliance documentation in line with food safety standards (FDA, SQF, HACCP, etc.).
- Manage spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and the maintenance budget.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Requirements:
Qualifications
Required:
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing, confectionery, or other process industries.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, refrigeration, and PLC systems.
- Demonstrated experience with CMMS systems (administration, reporting, and program development).
- Proven ability to manage contractors and facility systems (HVAC, refrigeration, fire safety, roofing, etc.).
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to balance administrative work with hands-on technical responsibilities.
Preferred:
- Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Experience with confectionery or chocolate processing and packaging equipment.
- Familiarity with SQF, HACCP, and FDA compliance requirements.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement practices.
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Success in This Role
- Proactive maintenance and CMMS-driven scheduling minimize unplanned downtime.
- All facility systems (HVAC, fire safety, refrigeration, etc.) remain in compliance and operational.
- Contractors are effectively managed to deliver timely, cost-effective services.
- Accurate, timely, and audit-ready documentation of maintenance activities.
- A motivated, safety-minded maintenance team that supports the factory’s growth.