Maintenance Manager

Company: Saputo, Inc.
Location: New York
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between. Job Description
The Maintenance Manager provides leadership and direction to plant maintenance function for a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation. This person carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, OSHA regulations and applicable guidelines. May directly supervise employees or supervise through others.
--- Collaborates with plant management team to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production
quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS).
--- Manages the maintenance and technical needs for the facility.
--- Utilizes mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings and
grounds.
--- Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to optimize asset utilization through
scheduled preventative maintenance. SAP is the current ERP platform.
--- Effectively supervises the maintenance inventory clerk as it relates to purchasing of parts and part inventory to ensure budgets are adhered to and the plant is adequately stocked with the appropriate levels of parts, supplies and maintenance consumables.
--- Implements corrective actions identified by key maintenance performance indicators as a means to increase overall equipment effectiveness.
--- Support capital projects, coordination with contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers in coordination with engineering team.
--- Remains current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
--- Shares and implements "best practices" within the Maintenance Department and partners with other
departments to ensure plant operations are performing at acceptable performance standards.
--- Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring effective planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating.
--- Complies with the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively applies the Saputo Values.
--- Provides effective management of employees directly or indirectly through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management.
--- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
--- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial mechanical or related discipline and a minimum of 5 years of pogressive management experience.
--- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food Safety Practices and 5S systems.
--- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer-based applications. SAP, a plus.
--- Union experience preferred where collective bargaining exists.
--- Experience leading and following safety/security policies and procedures.
--- Ability to follow all sanitation and quality policies and procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
--- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
--- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
--- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
--- Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
--- Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
--- Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, motivate and retain a team of employees.Physical Demands.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a food manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers,
handle, feel, type; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; visual acuity; talk or hear and taste or smell in a wet, cold and/or humid environment. The employee must have the
ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Work Environment.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a food manufacturing environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; hazardous or caustic chemicals and exposure to electrical equipment/systems. The noise level in the work environment is moderate and hearing protection is required in most areas of the facility. The use of a bump cap and eye protection is required.
Saputo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. ( http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector )Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC endeavors to make CareersUSA.Saputo.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email us.recruitingsupport@saputo.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov .To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA LLC Privacy Notice for California applicants, p lease visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish).About Us Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, and the top dairy processor in Australia and Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the largest manufacturer of branded cheese and a top manufacturer of dairy spreads. In addition to its dairy portfolio, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a range of dairy alternative cheeses and beverages. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "SAP". Follow Saputo's activities at Saputo.com or via - Facebook , - LinkedIn -and Twitter .

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