Job Description Summary:

Responsible for supervision of maintenance activities within of a highly automated food processing facility; responsible for building and utilities plus Zone B areas. Hire, train and oversee workers engaged in setting up, installing, and maintaining machinery and equipment and in fabrication of parts. Determine maintenance procedures in accordance with company operating policies and procedures. Maximize efficiency and availability of all equipment. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental sanitation, and applicable requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and organizes preventive maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment
• Reviews and rationalizes PM procedures, evaluates, and optimizes maintenance routines
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing facility maintenance services; identifies resource needs
• Monitors and controls supply and equipment, order supplies and tools as necessary
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment based on observation of machinery and applying knowledge from experience
• Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; ensures implementation
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of facility maintenance; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs
• Makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies and procedures
• Prepares specifications and contracts for contract services
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the facility maintenance budget
• Submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; prepares cost estimates; submits justifications for equipment; monitors budget expenditures
• Prepares documents for equipment specification and procurement
• Monitors maintenance work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Coordinates with contractors in providing contract services
• Maintains the inventory of tools and common-use equipment
• Reviews staffing needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly
• Coordinates construction projects, remodels and other special projects as assigned
• Ensures that plant safety rules are being followed and respected by direct-report employees and other plant employees
• Conducts departmental safety meetings, participates actively in safety improvements, sets an example for safety leadership and excellence
• Identifies shutdown projects, plans and allocates resources, manages execution of work and follow up with documentation and integration of equipment into established procedures
• Trains and coach’s employees on maintenance techniques and procedures; provides training that covers equipment, techniques and procedures
• Manages backlog of work orders through effective use of CMMS system
• Evaluates employee performance to ensure quality and compliance with Operations and Quality Department’s standards
• Assists employees with related administrative and human resources issues
• Maintains time and attendance records and other necessary documentation
• Investigates accidents and near-miss events, prepares follow-up reports
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy
• Follows all Safety rules & procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others
• Follows all food safety procedures
• Follows all environmental protocols as applicable
• Follows all sanitation procedures and work instructions
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies:

• AA or BS degree related to Maintenance or Engineering desired not mandatory

• 5-10 years’ experience in plant maintenance with emphasis on utilities and building systems is a plus; experience in a food processing environment a plus
• Experience in the supervision of Maintenance Technicians and management of contractor employees
• Must be familiar with materials, methods, terminology, equipment, and tools used in the maintenance of industrial equipment
• Experience with the construction of buildings and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work
• Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Equipment, tools and materials used in facility maintenance activities
• Construction and project management principles
• Principles and practices of safety management
• Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Familiar with pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances, codes and rules
• Read and understand construction drawings, plans and specifications
• Organize, implement and direct facility maintenance operations and activities
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff
• Interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures
• Develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment
• Perform the most complex maintenance duties and operate related equipment
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; AutoCAD and Rockwell Automation software; SAP experience a plus
• Requires good written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of plant employees

Performance Expectations:

Quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of management, coworkers and brokers; maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with other employees is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the department.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed largely in a manufacturing environment. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. Occasional travel may be required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. climb or balance, and/or talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb or balance, and/or talk or hear, or reach above shoulders.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while performing electrical repairs and changing-out motors and pumps. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employees must wear safety glasses, protective gloves, and ear protection, as required.

Acknowledgement:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the Bel Americas CFO and his associates. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.