Maintenance Manager Jobs

Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for all plant maintenance including facilities, utilities, and operations to reduce downtime and achieve peak plant efficiencies. Will direct all capital engineering design and projects to completion and work with appropriate vendors. This position will have direct responsibility for the Maintenance team and their performance, assisted by the maintenance supervisor. This role has responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani product.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive information on construction processes, trade practices, standards, building codes & regulations.
• Responsible for executing the capital plan to include all engineering design and project management, working with both internal and external resources.
• Must have a proven track record of successfully managing the construction of large, complex projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with superb time management and project scheduling skills.
• Ability to lead teams and achieve results through resources.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Prepare and operate within established maintenance operating budget and monitor departmental expenditures.
• Supervises the completion of work through review of reports, frequent site inspections and conferences with operations and vendors regarding electrical & plumbing equipment, HVAC systems, electric motors, ventilating fans, air conditioning and electrical control units.
• Establishes criteria for assessing the quality of work performed by employees and contractors.
• Be acquainted with environmental regulations and ensure compliance with all operational permits. Directs all aspects of building operations including maintenance, repairs, and renovations.
• Broad knowledge & experience in project management & facilities administration with demonstrated ability to manage projects and personnel.
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Excellent administrative and follow up skills to achieve successful maintenance and repair programs.
• Investigates the condition of buildings, equipment and grounds, and recommends improvements in the facilities to ensure that needs are met.
• Assists with planning and cost estimates for annual and longer-term capital budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Basic Asset Reliability knowledge required.
• Basic accounting knowledge required.
• Serve as back up in the absence of Maintenance Supervisor
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the stated requirements.
• Prior experience using production environment SAP a plus
• Must have complete understanding of PLC and logic controls for high speed operating equipment.
• Must be computer literate; experienced in using computer software applications such as CADD, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project Management, etc.
• Minimum five years’ experience in food plant maintenance.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, we are a values-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and have been since Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S., founded the company in 2005. We produce yogurt, oatmilk, dairy- and plant-based creamers, ready-to-drink coffee and plant-based probiotic drinks. Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, and it’s made with only natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything we do. Our philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to our communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. We manufacture our products in New York, Idaho, and Australia. Chobani products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws.