**Job Description** The Maintenance Manager provides leadership and direction to plant maintenance function of a 24-hour, 7 day a week operation. This person carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies, OSHA regulations and applicable laws. May directly supervise employees or supervise through others. + Collaborates with the plant engineer 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 both the maintenance and capital projects for the site. + 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. + Implements corrective actions identified by key maintenance performance indicators as a means to create overall equipment effectiveness. + Remains current with latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation. + Ensures corporate policies and standards are followed in both capital project implementation as well as daily maintenance. + Shares best practices within the Maintenance Department. + Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating. + Provides management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances or other contract related activities and discussions. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Requirements** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Associate’s Degree or some college an engineering discipline preferred. + A minimum of 4 years experience within a plant maintenance function. + A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience. + Must have fluid and/or dairy experience. + Aseptic experience preferred. + Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices. + Union (for union facilities), Safety, and Workers Compensation experience preferred. + 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. + Ability to follow Continuous Improvement (CI) Processes in the Management Operating Structure (MOS). + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer-based applications. + 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 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 and retain a team of employees. + Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks). An Equal Opportunity Employer