OSI Industries
Fort Atkinson, WI
Shift: Full Time
As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers. Job Summary This role manages the maintenance department and is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing the facility s production equipment. Duties include setting and enforcing maintenance policies and procedures, supervising maintenance personnel, and developing and maintaining maintenance budgets. Job Responsibilities Develop and administer policies and procedures for the maintenance department . These include purchasing policies, training policies, scheduling policies, preventive maintenance programs, spending and budget controls, and inventory control programs. Supervise maintenance department employees which includes, but is not limited to, hiring, disciplining, terminating, training, performance evaluation, employee assistance , conflict resolution, policy and procedure enforcement, and compensation recommendations. Procure and direct outside technicians, outside contractors, or original equipment manufacturers as needed to supplement in-house mechanics to ensure production equipment runs efficiently. Provide technical assistance and direction to operating groups in order to enhance operator proficiency and develop operator training programs, standard operating procedures, safety guidelines and cleaning methods. Work with managers of other functions to coordinate maintenance activity in support of operational objectives . Manage, supervise, and otherwise assist in daily start-up of equipment prior to production runs . Provide resources as needed to diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform repairs as necessary to insure that processing equipment downtime is maintained at acceptable levels. Manage and maintain inventories of maintenance supplies and reorder repair parts as necessary. Respond, or direct others to respond, to after-hours emergency repair calls as required . Maintain safe and sanitary working conditions in compliance with facility and regulatory guidelines individually and as functional leader. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience Skills 7 to 10 years Maintenance Management in a high volume processing or manufacturing facility, preferably in meat industry or other governmental regulated industry such as food, drug or cosmetics. Ability to clearly communicate instructions to subordinates and status reports and equipment recommendations to members of management. Education Associates Degree in mechanically related field or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working. Compensation/Benefits This role is also eligible to participate in the company annual discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance. As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs), 401k with matching company contributions, a full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development. Work Environment Work is generally performed within a plant environment, with extreme temperatures (hot/cold), and proper PPE. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, stoop, be in heavy mechanical areas, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.