Your Opportunity as the Maintenance Manager

~internally this role will be titled Technical Manager

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the leadership, development, and support of our Maintenance resources and systems.

Location: Topeka, KS manufacturing plant

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site 

Reports to: Operations Manager

In this role you will:

Perform maintenance management by leading maintenance resources and establishing prioritiesSupport the operating departments’ Technical Leaders, Maintenance Leaders, Planners and Technicians to:Develop their technical acumenUnderstand and apply Progressive Maintenance toolsPrioritize work effectively through use of a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)Respond to process failures and breakdowns with a sense of urgencyTrain all levels of the organization to complete mechanical workDrive high-performance work culture by engaging with team members on the floor and coaching to problem solve, make decisions, and become self-reliantCoach operating teams and leadership to root cause identification, elimination of losses, and the use of problem-solving tools to identify gaps and prioritize workLead the plant facilities team to ensure reliable operations and maintenance of plant infrastructure, utilities, buildings & groundsLead the maintenance storeroom staff to:Operate and maintain all aspects of the maintenance storeroomDevelop and teach Storeroom DMS (Daily Management Systems), including all In-process measuresResponsible for the maintenance shop to ensure staffing, skills and equipment to support plant maintenance repair activitiesLead the Site Progressive Maintenance (PM) Pillar and collaborate with the corporate PM Pillar TeamEstablish and track KPIs as required to successfully manage the safety, quality, and efficiency of the maintenance operationsWorking closely with the Plant Engineer, lead and execute on the 5-year Capital Expenditure strategy to upgrade and maintain plant facilities and equipmentSupport HPO (High Performance Organization) vision and work system

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diplomaDemonstrated ability leading a team, coaching and developing leaders to deliver business needs where employee safety receives top priority, followed closely by product quality and productivityStrong technical and mechanical ability, including problem solving and troubleshooting capabilitiesExperience with maintenance work development, planning, and schedulingExperience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

A Bachelor's degreeA degree in EngineeringExperience developing and maintaining a budgetDemonstrated experience in building a high-performance work culture and systemsFood processing, pet or human food manufacturing, and/or engineering experience

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