Maintenance Manager

Straus Family Creamery

Rohnert Park, CA

Pay: $129,000-$140,000/yr

Shift: Full time

THIS POSITION IS FULL TIME

, ONSITE,

AND NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK

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THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.

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JOB OVERVIEW

** The Maintenance Manager will manage the maintenance operations of fast-paced premium dairy processing and distribution facility and is responsible for leading the execution of daily maintenance of operational plans which support producing product at the lowest total cost while maintaining high quality and customer service levels. Specific measurable areas this role is responsible for: labor cost, maintenance cost, equipment efficiency, down time, as well as minimizing milk, ingredient and packaging waste while assuring highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, and building a high performing department

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**

• Ensure mechanical and engineering expertise is available to Operations and other departments to maintain production and processing systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds are running effectively and efficiently, 24/7 .
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to implement cost effective controls and process improvement initiatives, production uptime through process flows and associated requirements for new designs, equipment, improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Responsible for proper evaluation of new and existing equipment, best available technology for expansion and/or optimization of process equipment and controls needs, and facilities layout as well as development and management of all applicable validation, controls standards, automation, and process compliance documentation (SOP) of all plant equipment, including schematics, protocols, training procedures, and engineering change notices.
• Predict or identify maintenance equipment or process related issues by conducting root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives through resolution; lead related projects for new/rebuild of equipment and related control, programming, electrical, and automation - to optimize efficient operation of systems.
• Prepare protocols for validation or performance testing of new or modified manufacturing equipment, processes, or systems; analyzes data from validation tests to determine if systems/processes meet required criteria and specifications
• Identify and lead maintenance/engineering process control initiatives in cost reduction efforts, yield loss containment, quality improvement and safety.
• Work with Ops leadership on identification and procurement of new equipment and/or systems, up to and including coordinating delivery, installation, testing, fulfillment of contract specifications, and any necessary follow through
• Work closely with Quality team to ensure effective and efficient quality assurance processes and procedures related to maintenance and equipment.
• Identify and implement new computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventative/predictive maintenance program.
• Develop, analyze, and report key maintenance performance indicators (KPI) to create and implement corrective actions.
• Manage current equipment vendors, suppliers, contractors, and service providers and identify new requisite providers.

**Leadership**

• In conjunction with Operations and P&C training function, ensure that robust and effective maintenance -related safety, security, and regulatory employee training programs are upheld for all new and current maintenance team members.
• Manage and direct maintenance and engineering teams – regularly assesses their performance and provides robust and effective training, coaching, mentoring, and development; ensures effective utilization of team knowledge and skillsets to attain a higher level of plant efficiencies.
• Build collaborative relationships cross-departmentally and work together to identify opportunities for improvement of best practices and finding appropriate ways to incorporate them into how we do business.
• Work with Ops leadership on the development of maintenance and engineering capital budget for plant operations.
• Exemplify Company values –Sustainability, Integrity, Quality Respect, and Forward-Thinking.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Education & Experience**

• BS degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical certification, preferred.
• 5 years of maintenance management experience in a dairy processing, food, or beverage manufacturing, required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD or SolidWorks, and Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, and/or other PLC software platforms/applications, required.
• Awareness of food safety regulations, quality standards, and certifications relevant to dairy manufacturing.
• Proven track record of building strong relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiating favorable terms.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish, preferre