Maintenance Manager

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing maintenance functions and providing maintenance support for the plant. Position trains employees, develops and maintains preventative maintenance program, initiates and manages capital projects, trains and develops safety-related programs, and mentors supervisors and mechanics, with the purpose of ensuring departmental and operational safety and regulatory compliance.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager or Plant Manager and may manage maintenance supervisor, purchasing supervisor, mechanics, electricians, parts attendant, or wastewater operators. The position may work closely with all plant staff, engineering, human resources, quality, contractors, vendors, regulators, auditors, and customers.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of food manufacturing, including: food safety, quality, manufacturing concepts.
• Principles and practices of managing capital projects.
• Principles and practices of maintenance, electrical, electronics, PLC, fabrication, and welding.
• Principles and practices of refrigeration and steam production.
• Knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, and accounting.
• Working knowledge of FDA and OSHA regulations, GMPs, Sanitation, and HACCP.
• Understanding of associated processing equipment and engineering.
• Principles and practices of continuous improvement concepts and related application technique.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Effectively manage and lead multiple projects with multidisciplinary teams toward a shared goal.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.
• Effectively organize, plan, and execute.
• Use computers and computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Meet behaviors established in Tree Top's performance management and development process.

EXERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES, AND TRAINING:

• A Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance supervisor and/or maintenance manager experience, or 5-7 years of experience as a mechanical/maintenance worker.
• HACCP Certification, SQF Certification, Food Safety Programs training, and/or sanitary equipment design training are preferred.
• Electrical license is preferred for some plants.

Full benefit details for this position can be found on our website https://treetop.com/careers/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: hr@treetop.com or 509-697-7251.