Plant Maintenance Manager Jobs

The pay range for this position in California, Washington and Colorado at commencement of employment is expected to be between $135K and $145K/yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position directs and manages projects and activities in plant and equipment maintenance and capital improvement projects for PSG departments and other departments, as assigned.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the timely and cost-effective procurement of equipment, parts and supplies; procures, designs and improves equipment and facilities in accordance with production, packing and safety standards.
• Manages operations to comply with all applicable safety, food safety and environmental laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, food safety and quality procedures and standards.
• Oversees and negotiates contracts with vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Supports implementation of Continuous Improvement programs, new methods, procedures and systems to improve quality and food safety. Responsible for leading Food Safety and Quality efforts with the designated SQF Practitioner.
• Performs special projects as assigned by management.
• Establishes principles for change and maintains change momentum through employee communication, engagement and development. Also learns from, measures and sustains change results.
• Responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will improve departmental effectiveness
• Insures plant compliance with all governmental regulations and agencies such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, and local building, health and other codes.
• Establishes high effective collaboration and teamwork between maintenance team and production, Quality, engineering, and new product development teams.
• All See’s staff must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion.
• Responsible for execution and adherence to pre-requisite programs as well as food security/defense program.
• Directs and oversees the maintenance of all production and packaging equipment and machines, ensuring cost-effectiveness, a high standard of upkeep and compliance with all safety and budgetary requirements. Establishes, agrees and delivers against Maintenance functional KPIs.
• Assists with Emergency Preparedness Program. Acts as facility manager for La Cienega location.
• Applies business context to determine and implement appropriate maintenance tactics: predictive, preventive, corrective, break-down maintenance.
• In the absence of the Plant Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor will assume plant responsibility under the leadership and guidance of the Plant Manager.
• Manages activities of MP2 computerized Maintenance Management System (CPPM). Uses data to ensure high decision quality.
• Supervises plant maintenance personnel including training and development, performance management and planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the plant maintenance staff. Ensures technology awareness and timely acquisition of appropriate technical skills by the team.
• Coordinates R&D projects and installations with Senior Director of Process Development –R&D.
• Assists in the activities associated with plant sanitation to insure the work environment is maintained in accordance with See’s standards for cleanliness and safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong problem solving skills.
• Customer service and stakeholder engagement skills, understanding and actively using the concept of internal customer.
• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field, equivalent related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven project management skills.
• Strong people management and motivational skills. Excellent communication and technical skills are essential.
• Five to ten years’ experience in plant machinery and equipment maintenance.

See's is an EOE
See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).