We are currently looking for a Senior Maintenance Manager - Must have food/beverage manufacturing experience.

One of my best clients in food production is confidentially seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager. Located in Columbus, OH they are a private family-owned company that has been in successful business for more than 40 years, they have top-notch manufacturing facilities, and they are committed to providing the highest quality products.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for responding to safety requests within 24 hours.
• Lead plant maintenance on day-to-day operations of the plant's maintenance.
• Review, analyze and maintain department budget; allocate and monitor department funds.
• Oversee capital and continuous development projects; ensure projects are aligned with approved budgets. Communicate scope of projects to plant personnel, vendors, and contractors, direct staff with project assignments and goals.
• Management of CMMS, including training of the system and ensuring the integrity of the information stored in the system.
• Complete regulatory reports and paperwork in compliance with environmental, health, and safety agencies; function as a board member for the regulatory service meetings.
• Assess and analyze plant processes and designs to develop improved systems and support continuous improvements in productivity, efficiency, and safety of the plant.
• Review maintenance schedules and repairs with plant personnel for prioritization and corrections.
• Develops and coordinates an effective preventative maintenance program.
• Develop and communicate safety procedures and policies.
• Develop standard operation procedures as required for proper operations and continual improvement initiatives.
• Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with USDA, FDA, BRC, & Cal-OSHA regulations.
• Key measures of success will be defined through production department efficiencies, budget management, BRC audit scores, internal team training and development targets, and overall response to safety initiatives.
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and comfortable work environment for all maintenance employees and vendors; ensure proper safety protocol is adhered to.
• Execute & maintain confined space training & program for maintenance team; obtain and maintain trainer certification.
• Execute powered industrial vehicles training and maintain training logs for maintenance team.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, training, coaching, and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.
• Act as a leader for outside related vendors and contractors.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Equivalent.
• 5-7 years related experience and/or training in maintenance or engineering role.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES

• Self-motivated and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to operate powered industrial vehicles; ability to obtain & maintain powered industrial vehicles certification.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to operate machinery.
  
  

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, APPLY TODAY! Send your confidential resume to Brittany at brittany.hamilton@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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