Reports to (title): Technical Director

Direct Reports: 2

Budget Scope: Prepares and manages the Maintenance department budget.

General Description: Responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, and implementing the maintenance department activities for production and the yard operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Define the actions needed to maintain the facility and processing equipment in compliance with FDA, OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements and company policies.

• Acts as the Chairman of the Employee Safety Committee and is a member of the Food Safety/HACCP Team and the Crisis Management Team.

• Coordinates with Sales and Operations to develop and implement new or improved products and processes.

• Establishes the project requirements for external equipment and facility contractors

• Defines the operating parameters of the Preventive Maintenance program.

• Maintains an inventory of critical equipment parts to assure operational efficiency and profitability.

• Acts as the purchasing function for equipment and facility maintenance.

• Acts as the point person for computer and Information Technology systems.

• As a member of the Food Safety/HACCP Team, assures that root cause analysis and corrective actions, as defined by the HACCP Team, are completed.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, meeting with suppliers and contractors and establishing personal technical networks.

Education/Experience/Capabilities Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related experience.
• 15 to 20 years’ experience in food industry, with supervisory background.
• Must have excellent communication and management skills.
• Experience with PLCs, HMI, Conveyors, wastewater treatment/management, dicing and washing equipment etc.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis.

Relationships: Equipment suppliers and manufacturers, maintenance support functions, information technology contractors, all company functions.