Maintenance Manager

As the Fair Lawn, NJ Maintenance Manager, this individual will manage the strategic direction for maintenance & facilities operations that supports factory operations in a 24/7 facility. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and controlling the maintenance and repair of production factory, including all equipment, facilities & grounds. Ensures the maintenance department provides the highest quality of service to the plant. Employee Type: Full time Location: NJ Fair Lawn Job Type: Production Maintenance Job Posting Title: Maintenance Manager Job Description: Key Responsibilities: Manage the maintenance and electrical team; Coordinate and supervise all outside contractors. Manage the maintenance of the building, grounds, plant and utility equipment Develop, evaluate and maintain Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Ensure the performance, condition and reliability of all plumbing, mechanical, and electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation of all equipment Ensure a safe work environment through active participation in safety programs Optimize maintenance support to provide technical and human resources to maximize equipment/ process reliability. Effectively uses maintenance team members to obtain maximum efficiency and utilization of resources. Effectively delegates assignments so members of maintenance group are always productive and follow-up with results to ensure accountability Develop and implement Maintenance Reliability Systems that will facilitate the continuous improvement of production processes. Resolves recurring breakdown problems with production equipment. Provide technical guidance and hands-on support (when required) with resolving processing and packaging equipment issues. Conduct investigations, as needed and ensure proper documentation is maintained Ensure functioning audit systems periodically assess procedures for both conformance to expectations and overall effectiveness Manage core training and certification processes in the department Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in the management of the department Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications: B.S. degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering or related area strongly preferred with a minimum of five years of maintenance leadership experience OR a minimum of a HS Education with a minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience in manufacturing leadership in food manufacturing. Excellent leadership and training skills required Prior work experience in a unionized environment strongly preferred Strong mechanical aptitude required Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills required Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills required Effective team player capable of working with diverse work crews Computer proficiency required Prior experience with major quality audits and development of work practices that are BRC compliant strongly preferred Demonstrated abilities to multi-task and handle multiple priorities necessary Must be able to work in high dust and noise area and be able to tolerate high heat and humidity Must be able to walk on concrete floors and climb stairs occasionally Job Type: Full-time Experience level: 10 years EEO Statement: Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.