Maintenance Manager at Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. – Friesland, Wisconsin

POSITION SUMMARY: Plan and implement procedures and policies for the Maintenance Department to ensure that all equipment and facilities are in an acceptable state of repair. Always improving. Always serving. Always winning together. Exceeding expectations every day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the maintenance function at Alsum Farms and Produce
• Maintain equipment in its original state
• Ability to prioritize what needs to be addressed and communicate to team to solve maintenance concerns as they arise
• Coordinate priority and activity with production, coordinate with production to know when lines are available to work on and prioritizing fixes for pieces of equipment being down/slow
• Schedule and ensure the proper preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance activities are completed in the following areas: all production related equipment, buildings and grounds, properties owned by Alsum Companies
• Create, manage, and execute the maintenance budget, accountable for all spend within the department
• Supervise and coordinate all maintenance related outside contractor activities, determine what should be done in house versus outsourced
• Partner with engineering to plan and implement equipment and facilities improvement projects
• Manage an accurate inventory of all parts and supplies monthly and annually
• Responsible for the engineering and selection of new and used equipment and the sale of obsolete equipment in partnership with the CPEO
• Manage the required amount of labor required to complete the position summary
• Develop work schedule for all maintenance activities
• Develop, train, and motivate maintenance team to acquire maximum efficiency, productivity, and cooperation
• Ensure all legally required health and safety protocols, procedures and mandates are followed
• Approve vacations and overtime and document disciplinary actions
• Attend meetings that pertain to maintenance and that promote team building
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree or similar on-the-job training program plus ten years of manufacturing experience and five
• years in a supervisory role
• Proficient knowledge/skills in automated production equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, wiring, failure analysis,
• troubleshooting, machine repairs, and shop and tool use
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints\
• Basic math skills
• Experience with ERP, CMMS/EAM, CAD software, and Microsoft Suite
• Ability to comprehend and follow directions and to communicate and keep daily records

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, management, and supervisory skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to comprehend and follow directions and to communicate and keep daily records
• General housekeeping and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and able to function as part of a team
• Ability to utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software as both a user and at a supervisor level
• Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The ability
• to sit/stand in one place for extended periods
• Various repetitive movements. Good manual dexterity to perform required duties
• Exposure to airborne particles or fumes
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds at times
• Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas
• Follow OSHA policies and procedures