Manager Maintenance - Tandem Foods : Job Details

A leading contract manufacturer of various snack food products located in Commack; NY is currently seeking a Maintenance Manager. The position is responsible for all maintenance activities supporting a single site organization.Job SummaryWe are looking for an energetic and creative Maintenance Manager to join our team who is detail orientated and has excellent follow-up skills. This is a great position for a candidate looking to make a significant impact in developing and growing a dynamic organization. The position will lead and implement our site maintenance strategy and deliver continuous improvement through core maintenance systems.Definition of SuccessA maintenance department that drives safety, employee development, accountability, continuous improvement and sustainability while working collaboratively across all departments of the organization.Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety through leadership, work procedures and employee safety programs
• Foster a collaborative working environment across all departments of the organization
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset
• Lead, manage and develop the maintenance team ensuring they have the resources, skills and support required
• Provide clear and active leadership and coaching to drive high standards of operation
• Optimize department costs through effective resource planning and management
• Prepare / review / approve cost estimates, budgets, bids and contracts
• Maintain and continuously improve the manufacturing facilities and equipment enabling the organization to deliver on key performance standards
• Focus on reducing equipment downtime through design and implementation of preventative maintenance programs
• Manage the Maintenance, Repair and Operations stockroom optimizing inventory levels
• Must have strong Electrical & Mechanical diagnostic skills.
• Must be prepared to coach and train their team in diagnosing issues in a timely & effective manner
• Manage facility and maintenance work performed by outside vendors
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the maintenance and technical work performed

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Understands and monitors the needs of internal and external customers
• Adaptable / Flexible: Open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Self-Starter: Takes initiative in developing programs to conform with set standards, ensuring the development of a robust culture
• Problem-Solving: Prevents and solves issues, understand and mitigates problems, recognizes cause and effect relationships between functions
• Project and Time Management: Plans tasks and deliverables accurately, prioritizes tasks and adapts as needed and is responsive to requests and accountable for actions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5 to 10 Years' Experience in a manufacturing facility ideally in the food industry
• 3 to 5 Years' Experience in a supervisory or management position
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, pneumatic, PLC's and mechanical systems
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Warehouse & Production