Manager Maintenance

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

At this level the Manager has extensive knowledge of a broad scope to guide and manage a team of maintenance Technicians in multiple trades that may include working in multiple maintenance trades such as hydraulics, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, fabrication, and welding. Regularly applies advanced working knowledge of technical food manufacturing equipment and varied fields of specialization. Exercises general application of principles, theories, and concepts, and proposes a course of action. Performs advance shop floor competencies.

Job Description:

• Manages the Maintenance department and team members within their regular duties to include preventive maintenance routines, troubleshooting and repairs of equipment, documenting information, supply and parts needs, proper waste and disposal and ammonia checks.

• Works within a defined budget related to maintenance, repair, assembly, preventive maintenance, etc. involving a wide variety of equipment and building trades related tasks.

• Responsible with the Manager for the supervision, planning, organizing, and directing of maintenance activities and employee placement, training, and development. Schedules staff based upon business needs.

• Will interview, recommend hires and promotions, develop and train team members, evaluate performance, advocate, support and communicate team activities, coach, counsel, and discipline team members.

• Works within established manufacturing procedures to achieve efficiency, quality, and optimum production objectives. Repairs mechanical equipment and system controls. Applies mechanical expertise in determining work methods and procedures for producing quality product.

• Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tool, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies requirements, and schedules its accomplishment.

• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, exhaust fans, blowers, and electrical controls.

• Observes mechanical devices in operation, listens to their sounds and troubleshoots equipment to locate causes of trouble. Oversees and assists in the installation of new plant equipment.

• Maintains and services a range of building equipment such as HVAC, lighting, water, and sewer, etc.

• Interprets blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications.

• May oversee the dismantling of equipment and devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as CARB, AQMD, CHP, DOT, OSHA, Storm Water District, Cal Fire, local code enforcement

• Starts devices to test their performance and runs packaging and product for testing purposes.

• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Contains cost by conserving used equipment and supplies when able.

• Trouble shoot issues and repair failures; removing, replacing, assembling, and installing parts and components involving sheet metal, frames, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, transport refrigeration, tires, wheels, bearings, coupling units, and painting.

• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

• Operates shop tools, equipment, and as many machines related to maintenance as skill level will permit

• Repairs or replaces defective parts.

• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.

• Responsible to ensure team completes routine preventive maintenance duties with accurate documentation.

• Computer literacy to complete and update work orders, reports, invoices, and to research information.

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures. May complete routine inspections, research vendors or parts, and participate in audits as needed.

• Routinely communicates with the Maintenance and Operations teams on a wide variety of topics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 + years experience in a Maintenance Lead, Supervisor or Managerial capacity

• 3+ years of related Maintenance Technician/ Mechanical repair work in a related industry with 1 or more years managing a team of employees

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.

• An Associates or higher degree, vocational education, apprenticeship program, certificates or training related to the trades, mechanics or engineering is preferred

• 2+ years of experience with automated conveyor systems, motor controls, the repair of material handling equipment, electro/mechanical equipment and principles

• Experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures

• 1+ year of blueprint and electrical schematic reading

• Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Ability to utilize Microsoft office to create correspondence, spreadsheets and reports

• Required to apply advanced working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization. Exercises general application of principles, theories, and concepts, and proposes a course of action. Performs advance shop floor competencies.

• Experience managing workorders, costs, labor, and materials with regular reporting requirements

• Experience working in a chilled food factory or related environment is preferred

• Experience working with Ammonia, Waste Water, and conservation programs helpful

• Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to the trades

• Bilingual (Spanish / English) helpful

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applying common mechanical processes, conveyer systems, procedures, and repairs commonly to food manufacturing equipment

• Basic knowledge of mechanical/electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Basic mechanical knowledge of AC/DC powered forklifts and pallet jacks

• Basic knowledge of all aspects of facility maintenance with the ability to perform minor repairs for multiple trades with competency and proficiency

• Ability to work in a cold/ damp environment for extended periods

• An understanding of lean manufacturing principles and key Performance Indicators (KPI's)

• Must be able to source parts for all necessary repairs

• Must have strong interpersonal and employee relation skills

• Ability to read, comprehend and speak professionally with team members

• Must have basic mathematical skills.

PAY RANGE

• The salary range for this position is: $96,325 - $128,000.

• The base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position is: $96,325 - $110,000.

• The actual salary for this role will be determined by a variety of factor, including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.

• Please note that Base Pay is one important aspect of a compelling competitive Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or cash bonuses that you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.

WORK DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this Job work is primarily performed in a chilled environment or maintenance shop. Regularly required to stand, walk, squat, stoop, bend, reach, talk or hear. Required to use hands and fingers finger, handle, lift, feel, push, or pull objects. Exerts up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently. Often required to lift and carry 10 lbs force constantly to move objects. Exposed to chilled or warm temperatures within the operation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Calavo Growers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Calavo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Calavo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Calavo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.