Maintenance Manager – R-33004

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Maintenance Manager – R-33004 Maintenance Manager –
Kiel, Wisconsin The Facilities / Maintenance Manager is accountable to
lead, develop, and implement maintenance and reliability strategies that
improve productivity while assuring highest levels of safety, quality,
sanitation, and regulatory compliance. Manages site assets, facility
maintenance and modifications of equipment and ensures that all
resources are available to production and other departments to maintain
production systems, equipment, utilities, buildings, and grounds. In
addition, this individual will work closely with Engineering, plant
management, EH&S and Quality to development project scope, capital
requests, and expense estimates. The Maintenance Manager is responsible
for the people leadership and development of all hourly and salaried
direct reports according to the LOL vision and values. Competencies –
Skills (Required): Process Control knowledge, electrical knowledge,
strong Mechanical Aptitude, familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMPs). Principles and practices of food manufacturing, including
food safety, quality, manufacturing concepts. Project management
planning and execution experience Current RETA Certified Industrial
Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) certification or ability to obtain RETA
CIRO certification or similar training is preferred. Assist process
designs, equipment specifications and capital estimates for process
upgrades, modifications to existing systems and installation /
commissioning of new assets. Provide methods, equipment
recommendations and standard operating practices to optimize processes
and meet product specifications. Facilitate training necessary to
provide proper knowledge of the process and equipment. Develop the
skillset of maintenance personnel to ensure the proper technical
knowledge is available on all shifts. Ability to adapt to changing
organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through
change. Solid skills in organization, prioritizing and attention to
detail. Ability to select, coach, develop, engage and retain a team
of employees and provide periodic feedback to ensure development.
Computer Skills including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
CAD, Project, Visio, and Catalyst. Ability to manage a department
operating budget. Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with
customers (internal and external) and vendors Working knowledge of
FDA and OSHA regulations, GMPs, Sanitation, and HACCP Competencies –
Skills (Preferred): Collaborate with engineers, suppliers,
contractors, and plant partners to ensure customer needs are met.
Encourage close teamwork between all functions (Engineering,
Production/Operations, Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Management, etc.).
Continuous Improvement (CI) Processes/Lean Maintenance and TPM
experience preferred. Understanding of regulatory requirements for
food safety. Exposure with refrigeration, utilities and wastewater
treatment equipment and processes. Experience with Cause Mapping
Analysis and Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis Understanding
of Vibration, Infrared, MLT, Ultrasonic, and Motor Circuit evaluation
Experience and career history with “Fortune 500” type companies
strongly desired Note: This role is primarily first shift, but may
require off shift hours, weekend and holidays as required. Benefits for
most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life &
disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of
well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated
PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education
assistance, and a 401(k). Land OLakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity
Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free
workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to
a Drug nd Alcohol Policy. OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience – Education (Required): Bachelors Degree
in Engineering or Food Processing field and a minimum of 5 years
experience in an industrial plant with 3 plus years experience in a
leadership capacity or equivalent. OR an Associates Degree in a
mechanical/utilities related field with 7 years of technical
maintenance experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility to
include managing people and capital projects. Knowledge and expertise
with dairy or foods manufacturing processes. Food/Dairy/Chemical
Manufacturing Processing experience requiring the use of a PSM regulated
ammonia refrigeration system with technical knowledge of refrigeration
and maintenance systems, equipment installation/startups and plant
utility equipment. Solid project management, manufacturing processes,
facilities construction. Experience – Education – (Preferred):
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Food Processing Detailed
knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems, process hazard analysis,
process safety management. Labor Relations and union experience
highly desired. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://ars2.equest.com/?responseid=0a88bc376d0ea2d00bd4b3bc00a1eadd
Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!