TITLE: DIRECTOR OF PLANT MAINTENANCE AND RELIABILITY
LOCATION: ARVIN, CA
COMPENSATION: $150,000 - $175,000 / YEAR
Purpose
Provide management, direction, and oversight responsibilities for all plant maintenance functions and activities.
Essential Job Functions
Provide leadership and management for the overall maintenance team in areas such as safety, planning, TPM/reliability, cost, labor utilization, and efficiency.
Develop and implement the overall plant’s preventative and predictive maintenance programs while implementing reliability best practices to ensure dependability and machine efficiency.
Direct responsibility for managing departmental budget. Champion the creation of departmental goals thru the development of KPIs while using Lean Manufacturing practices.
Work with Operations to create capex budget and conduct regular financial review for department.
Analyze processes and performance gaps to guide resources that resolve manufacturing, and maintenance inefficiencies to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays.
Initiate corrective/preventive and continuous improvement actions and actively participate in developing, implementing, and verifying corrective/improvement opportunities.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout much of the working day. Ability to occasionally move about inside the office and in food processing facilities. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment. Ability to visually inspect equipment and product. Must be able to work in different temperatures (working temperatures as hot as 100° to 110° F and as cold as 20° F to 32° F). Must be able to work in a high noise area.
Job Qualifications
Additional Info
Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent field, preferred, but prior experience may be substituted for degree.
10+ years of experience in maintenance management and /or industrial engineering including leadership experience in industrial food manufacturing required.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of advanced equipment, maintenance tracking software applications, safety standards, and comprehensive maintenance programs.
Demonstrated expertise in facility maintenance, optical sorting, automated packaging, industrial electrical, and an understanding of product flows.
Proven track record of motivating individuals, including direct supervision of crews and training of staff.
Ability to interact effectively and objectively with all levels of employees and across departments throughout the organization.
Strong verbal and written communication skills needed.
Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical skills.
Must be computer literate and proficient with MS Excel and MS Word.
Remote work not available for this position.
Some travel may be required (5%).
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record.
Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen.
Benefits
ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES:
Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k plan with a discretionary match, subject to a vesting schedule
Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday Time and Personal Hours
Employee Vehicle Purchase/Lease Programs
Subsidized gym membership with InShape health clubs
Free on-site personal training and other wellness-focused activities at company gym
Tuition discount partnership program with University of La Verne
Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California
Work life balance
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Farming
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