Maintenance Manager

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.

Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!

We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.

Scope:

The Maintenance Manager will be located in our Co-Pack Platform in North America in Wilmington, OH. At this plant, we package Portion Controlled Salad Kit Components for multiple customers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop annual and long-range maintenance & repair (M&R) and Capital expenditure plans in support of business objectives.

• Directly responsible for the planning, cost justification and implementation of M&R and Capital Expenditure projects

• Manages projects, installations and re-builds of equipment and processes.

• Engineers solutions to chronic downtime failures

• Provide leadership and coaching in the philosophy of continuous improvement.

• Drive root cause failure analysis of equipment failure and ensure action plans are developed to correct failures

• Support production in all aspects including downtime tracking, safety, cost-control, and design for sanitation

• Provide effective leadership, management and supervision of the Plant Maintenance Department

• Responsible for the development, implementation and operation of maintenance processes and systems including Preventative/Predictive maintenance programs, asset downtime measurement and analysis

• Ensure the effective utilization of the computerized maintenance management system to include: work orders, asset accountability, purchasing, spare parts inventory and preventative/predictive maintenance procedures.

• Develops and ensures all maintenance personnel adhere to Federal, State, local government and Company Safety and GMP policies and procedures

• Establishes standards of performance and productivity, for the maintenance department

• Develops annual department M&R budget and tracks performance.

• Maintains accurate regulatory records and ensures the plant is in compliance with all Federal, State and local government agencies regulations.

• Interface and negotiate with outside vendors, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers to obtain best-cost services and supplies

• Responsible for Maintaining key equipment parts inventory, managing the preventative maintenance program, managing the work order system and managing the day to day activities of the facilities maintenance department

Qualifications:

• BS Engineering or 5+ years related experience

• Knowledge of AutoCAD a plus

• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations and Standards

• Experience in Electrical a plus

• Experience in Vertical and Horizontal Baggers a Plus (Bosh, Ilapak Viking, Fuji)

• Experience in manufacturing equipment selection, sourcing, and installation

• Proven track record of successful project management

• Experience in Food manufacturing environment a plus

• Experience in safety management, environmental compliance, preparing and managing department budgets

• Experience in Strategic planning and Balanced Score Card

• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control

• Analytical trouble shooting experience

• Ability to calmly handle stressful situations

• Strong problem solving skills

• Ability to recruit, build and coach successful teams

• Ability to negotiate business deals and develop long term partnership with vendors

• Develop network of various vendors for successful project management

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Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.