Direct Hire – Maintenance Manager

Pleasant Prairie, WI | $105,000 - $130,000

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Job Title: Maintenance Manager
 
Address: Pleasant Prairie, WI
 
Pay rate: $105,000 – $130,000 Commensurate with Experience // Bonus eligible up to 15%
 
Type of Facility: Industrial Bakery – main product croissants
 
 Must Have: Positive attitude and "work completion" mindset.
  • Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
  • 3-5 or more years of proven experience as a manager or 20 years as supervisor.
  • Food Manufacturing experience in a BAKERY is a MUST
  • Strong knowledge of maintenance processes and strategies.
  • Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) — SAP.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant safety regulations and best practices in maintenance.
  • Proficient in computer applications.
  • i.e. – outlook, excel, word, PowerPoint…
  • Must possess knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, industrial refrigeration, the baking process, sanitation and quality control 
  • Must possess basic understanding of fabrication skills such as welding, cutting, grinding and machine work. 
  • Must follow all GMP's 
 
*Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug screen, background and criminal checks*
 
Nice to Have:
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred 
  • Previous food manufacturing experience is mandatory
  • Strong Electrically and skill at Troubleshooting PLC systems is preferred 
  • Works under pressure and manage team

Primary Responsibilities:
The Maintenance Manager directs all Maintenance efforts to ensure plant Quality, Efficiency, Safety,
Financial, and regulatory goals are met or exceeded as directed by the Plant Manager. The Maintenance
Manager must have effective administration skills as well as organizational capabilities. The Maintenance
Manager will lead, coach, and develop the team to ensure an effective and positive culture.
 
Responsibilities:

The responsibilities listed below define the primary duties of the position. As business demands may evolve, additional duties may be assigned to this role by your immediate supervisor. 
  • Manage inventory
  • Cut Efficiencies and Waste (develop correction actions for downtown and waste)
  • Help develop PM program
  • Manage Dept – P&L, Watch KPIs, 
  • Coordinate down days, and planning – SAT/SUN  (Line 1 – every other weekend)
  • We’re looking for someone that can work on equipment and manage the department.
  • Can you be out there troubleshooting? Log on, identify error – Allen Bradley, 95%
 
Leadership
  • Conduct all work and communication in a respectful and professional manner.
  • Facilitate a heathy work environment for all Crown employees.
  • Coach and Lead maintenance personnel to facilitate a teamwork environment.
  • Effectively collaborate with all departments to ensure all Crown expectations are met.
  • Take full ownership of the department.
  • Understand and uphold all of Crown Bakeries expectations and standard.
  • 50% on floor 50% on office
  • Execute thoroughly – stern 
  • On-call when line is down

Plant Efficiency
  • Ensure uptime of equipment by managing systems and resources effectively.
  • Track known and ongoing issues by means of KPI’s and CMMS.
  • Resolve known and ongoing issues in a timely manner.
  • Determine rout cause of equipment failure and down time.
  • Implement permanent solutions to equipment failure and down time.
  • Work closely with OEM’s to ensure health of equipment training of personnel.
  • Coordinate and facilitate improvement projects both in house and through capital
  • expenditure.
PM program
  • Manage systems and resources to ensure all equipment has a documented preventative maintenance plan.
  • Ensure the frequency of the preventative maintenance plan is optimized based on plant schedules.
  • Keep up to date and accurate records of preventative maintenance.
  • Conduct audits of the preventive maintenance program to ensure effectiveness and accuracy.
  • Coordinate OEM visits for critical equipment to ensure the health of the equipment and in house PM compliance.
Inventory
  • Manage systems and resources to ensure an accurate and organized inventory of parts.
  • Identify critical spare parts and ensure they are stocked or readily available.
  • Keep up to date and accurate records of all parts.
  • Conduct audits of the inventory and management system to ensure compliance with expectations.
  • Work with outside agencies and vendors to ensure part availability.
  • Coordinate OEM visits to ensure critical spare parts are identified and on hand parts are sufficient to ensure the uptime of the equipment.
Financials
  • Manage systems and resources to ensure maintenance financial budgets are understood and met.
  • Understand cost drivers within the budget and seek improvements in cost reduction
  • Keep up to date and accurate records of all maintenance related financials.
  • Keep records of all capital projects and related financials.
  • Manage labor budgets and head count expectations.
Personnel
  • Manage systems and resources to ensure accuracy and approval of work history for all maintenance personnel.
  • Work closely with human resources and recruiters to ensure the proper head count is maintained in the maintenance department.
  • Set clear expectations within the department and uphold company standers.
  • Coordinate and conduct trainings to ensure all maintenance personnel are trained and capable for meeting expectations.
  • Keep up to date and accurate personnel records.
Reporting
  • Report down time and waste related to equipment issues.
  • Report PM completion and compliance.
  • Report inventory levels and gaps.
  • Report financial compliance for all maintenance related budgets.
  • Report CAPEX needs and ongoing projects.
  • Report personnel current state and opening within the maintenance department. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
  • Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Must have good vision, hearing, etc. to perform duties effectively.
  • Walk through a manufacturing plant and sit at a desk for long periods of time.
  • Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
WORK CONDITIONS

This job operates in both a production plant and office environment. The employee is occasionally
exposed to facility elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. This role routinely uses standard
office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
 
Benefits: Medical, Life Insurance, Vision, Dental, STD
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