**Job Description** **Job Summary:** Responsible to plan and organize the work of the maintenance staff in order to achieve efficient operation of facility and all equipment. **Duties and Responsibilities:** + Effectively responsible for the supervision of daily facility and preventive maintenance. + Plan and assign specific work for mechanics and support personnel. + Efficiently prioritize and schedule necessary maintenance equipment and activities based on PM schedule &/or production needs. + Monitor and review work of staff to ensure quality and the pursuit of continuous improvement. + May be asked to participate in building renovations. Ensuring that project stays within budget and conforms to company expectations. + Follow company safety expectations with all equipment and chemicals. + Promote and enforce a culture of safe work practices with all employees. + Efficiently and effectively utilize AMM/CMS for work orders and preventative maintenance. + Work with Quality Assurance to manage maintenance activities to ensure maintenance is following all food and safety programs. + Responsible for employee relations including, work direction, hiring, training, performance management and discipline. + As needed, plan, schedule and direct external contractors. Including holding them to company safety and GMP policies. + Work cross functionally with other departments leaders to implement equipment changes and support needs. + Manage department budget. + All other duties as assigned. **Other Duties and Responsibilities:** + Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices. + Safety Protocol + Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures. + Correct or report any observed safety hazards. + Support safety policies and programs. **Requirements** **Education and Experience:** + High School diploma or equivalent required. + Technical degree or ten years of food production maintenance experience preferred. + 2 years of aseptic processing or packaging preferred. + Supervisory experience preferred. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:** + Ability to read, understand, and adhere to documents and procedures (GLP, SOP, SDS, GMP, test procedures, and HACCP). + Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work. + Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). + Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information. + Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. + Communicate well both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues. + Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills. + Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. + Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment. + Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience. + Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. + Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships. + Knowledge of products and dairy industry preferred. An Equal Opportunity Employer