Job Description

• Daily supervision of Maintenance staff members including delegation of work orders, special projects and time management techniques
• Inspection and oversight of existing and completed work orders
• HVAC, Boiler, plumbing, electrical, appliance and all other service requests
• Mentoring and training new and existing maintenance staff members
• Involvement with interviewing and selection of new maintenance team members
• Provides written monthly energy management recommendations for the building
• Identifies capital improvements and obtain required estimates/bids
• Assists in budget preparation for maintenance expenses

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Preferred Bachelor/Associate Degree in Engineering or Technical discipline with emphasis on equipment automation.

Experience

• 5–7+ years of maintenance leadership experience in food manufacturing or other USDA/USDA-FSIS regulated environments strongly preferred.

• Preferred Certifications

  • CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional)
  • CRL (Certified Reliability Leader)
  • Industrial Refrigeration certification (RETA)
  • OSHA 30‑hour or similar safety training credential

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Electrical systems (480V, controls, MCCs)
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
  • PLC troubleshooting fundamentals
  • Industrial refrigeration (if applicable)
  • Boilers, compressed air, wastewater, and utility systems
• Ability to interpret:
  • Electrical schematics
  • Mechanical drawings
  • P&IDs
  • OEM manuals

Additional Information

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job include close vision and ability to distinguish colors.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degree of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. Most of the time will be spent in a production environment. Travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.