Gpac is partnering with a locally owned and operated food manufacturer in the area that has been thriving for over 60 years. They are looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead their department, overseeing preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and troubleshooting, while also managing projects in a fast-paced environment. This role also involves working closely with leadership and managing a dedicated team. This is a unique chance to join a company with a strong culture and a stable presence in the beef industry.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Inspect, repair and maintain equipment throughout facility
- Lead/schedule team of 5 personnel with daily tasks
- Utilize maintenance software: MaintainX
- Assist with startup/take down of equipment
- Learn and operate all machinery
- Work alongside production manager to maintain efficiency
- Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and drawings
- Design, fabricate and install equipment as required
- Maintain accurate records of work completed
- Monitor equipment while in operation, making adjustments as necessary
- Assist in training new and junior mechanics
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment.
- Work’s independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; performs duties within scope and authority and training, and in compliance with safety and sanitation practices for commercial food preparation and storage
- Sets up and starts equipment; inspects and tests equipment to verify proper operations; makes adjustments as need to assure error-free operations; assists with cleaning equipment
- Recognizes abnormally operating equipment and uses troubleshooting skills to diagnose, analyze and repair mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment problems; maintains log of equipment repairs and problems and identifies cost-effective solutions; makes all necessary equipment move in a timely and efficient manner
- 5S, shadow board and center line all equipment
- Knowledge of USDA and FDA rules and regulations are preferred
Qualification requirements
- 3-5 years of experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintain a positive attitude
- Punctual, dependable and reliable
- Computer knowledge is preferred
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary + benefits
- Paid vacation and leave per company policy
- 401k plan with 3% match
- Employee pricing on products
For additional information on this opportunity, please click apply or contact Ashley Olson directly at 515-461-2013. Resumes may be confidentially sent to ashley.olson@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.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
