Maintenance Manager

A 4th generation family owned company established in 1945, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. We are recruiting a Maintenance Manager at Pictsweet's flagship manufacturing facility in Bells, TN. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for the effective use and maintenance of machinery and equipment in the Repack department. This position ensures proper mechanical operation of machines and equipment to meet production and quality standards.

• Responsible for ensuring and monitoring all quality and food safety systems in place for the production of quality products manufactured under clean, safe, and wholesome conditions.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulations relating to food and associate safety such as FDA, USDA, OSHA, and TOSHA. Complies with all other regulations and laws affecting the company (business law, trade secrets, personnel practices, etc.)
• Directs associates in the maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery to ensure optimum production performance. Organizes departmental resources (financial, material, human) to provide the most cost-effective return on investment.
• Design new and improve existing preventive maintenance programs to insure optimum longevity and usage of plant and equipment. Plans and coordinates routine maintenance of equipment for product safety.
• Conducts food safety and associate safety training. Training includes machine guarding, lockout tagout, PPE, cross contamination, food allergens, critical control points and other topics.
• Develops and recommends annual department financial budget. Monitors and adjusts operations to meet budget guidelines.
• Coordinates the annual calibration of metal detectors. Ensures compliance and functionality of the metal detectors.
• Anticipates future challenges to production capability and associate changes. Plans and develops appropriate actions to avert potential problems. Constantly seeks innovative ways to improve maintenance performance, which contributes to the productive capability of the company.
• Evaluates mechanical performance and plans appropriate adjustments.
• Maintains appropriate mechanical records and reports.
• Communicates frequently with plant supervision regarding production. Takes initiative to identify and resolve complex mechanical and logistical problems on a pro-active basis.
• Ensures a safe work place. Follows Pictsweet Hazardous Communication Plan, Lock-out/Tag-out Program, Process Safety Management Plan, and all applicable safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

EXPERIENCE:  Must have a practical understanding of mechanical operations, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical controls, computer controls and programmable logic controls (PLC) related directly to Pictsweet equipment and machinery. Must be knowledgeable of food processing principles, quality control, HACCP, GMP, and associate management. Must be a proven leader, with the ability to organize and direct associates. Must be experienced in preventive maintenance programs, which is normally gained in five years experience in Industrial Maintenance (or related field).

EDUCATION: Degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Management, or a related field and 5 years of relevant work experience. 10 - 15 years of relevant management experience (food industry preferred) in Industrial Maintenance may be substituted for a degree.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Must possess an advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, applicable to Pictsweet equipment. Must be knowledgeable of advanced maintenance systems, preventive maintenance programs, computer modeling systems, basic software programs and spreadsheets, financial budgeting, purchasing/contract procedures, and associate management. Must be a dynamic leader with excellent management and communication skills (verbal and written).  Bilingual, English/Spanish a plus.  Must be able to make decisions under pressure and provide leadership in difficult situations. Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Must meet residency requirement: must reside within the immediate area of Bells, TN or willing to relocate.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position will work in a plant environment and will be required to work in a refrigerated environment and freezer. Some office work will also be required.

The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer.  M/F/V/H