Promotion In Motion
Maintenance Manager
Promotion In Motion, Somerset, New Jersey, us, 08875
Maintenance Manager
Job Details
Job Location
Somerset - Somerset, NJ
Description
Do you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!
At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.
We are looking for a Maintenance Manager interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our Maintenance team at PIM’s Pierce Site in Somerset, NJ .
JOB OVERVIEW
Primary responsibilities are to keep the manufacturing facility and all production processes mechanically operating at maximum rated capacity and producing quality products in a cost-effective manner across three shifts
Involves the installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of all machinery, tools and mechanical systems
Ensures that maintenance to all equipment is completed and complies with customer specifications, and ensures that food safety and quality are not jeopardized by complying with all GMP and HAACP Guidelines as well as SOPs
Ensures maintenance of equipment complies with desired processing rates
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the speed of repairs to minimize downtime, minimizes the use of labor and parts, removes glitches in start-up, and addresses problems pro-actively. Interfaces with plant management, shift supervisors, engineering, warehouse production and packaging supervisors and QA/QC personnel
Develops and maintains preventive maintenance programs
Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP
Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMP’s.
Conducts regular assessment of facility needs, improvements and repairs and routinely inspects operating machinery, equipment and supporting systems
Maintains and repair machinery, equipment, systems and mechanized vehicles
Ensures production operations by setting work priorities, repair and maintenance schedules, and installation of machinery and equipment
Provides 24/7 coverage and emergency response including equipment repair, situation, stabilization and the mobilizing of resources as needed
Directs staff on projects, tasks and assignments within cost and time budgets, and on schedule
In coordination with the Plant Manager recommends CAPEX and repair maintenance items, in-house construction, fabrication and outside contractor projects
Provides staff training and development
Evaluates work and performance
Ensures safe work practices and ensures a safe work environment
Oversees boiler operations, HVAC systems and related machinery
Develops, implements and maintains written policies and procedures
Verifies and ensures the documentation of all repair records, preventive maintenance records and logs all filters and replacement parts
Develops new tools and techniques to improve monitoring and performance of machinery, equipment and maintenance staff
Oversees and monitors the scheduling and safe use of all shop equipment, and that they are in good working order
Purchases, stores and issues all parts for equipment maintenance
Maintains log of all maintenance orders
Ensures the total custody of all maintenance parts in the shop, storeroom and when installed
Resolves maintenance problems and issues by working closely with plant management, supervisors, and QA/QC
Completes maintenance operational requirements by scheduling and assigning staff, monitors and ensures performance for maximum efficiency and effectiveness and follows up on results and completed tasks
Works closely with plant management and the production staff to ensure that production schedules and needs can be met because production machinery is operational
Responsible for staff working in a safe manner and that workplace safety issues are addressed and corrected
Thoroughly familiar with physical plant services
Attends and participates in production meetings
Monitors and minimizes down time, identifies and advocates for improvement opportunities
Various projects as assigned by upper management
Ability to work additional hours as needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Must be able to read mechanical drawings, blueprints and charts Lifting and moving of objects weighing at least 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Busy, active and noisy environment typical of a manufacturing operation. Work areas have a wide range of climates and temperatures. Work areas may contain by-products of manufacturing. The plant floor may be crowded and motorized product transport vehicles move throughout the plant Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform, protective eye wear and gloves are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor.
PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PIM Brands is an E-Verfiy Employer.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
High School Diploma or GED is strongly preferred
Technical and vocational education preferred
Minimum 5 years mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment plus 5 years with supervisory or management responsibilities
Technical working knowledge in operation and maintenance of facility management services, steam generators, refrigeration, air conditioning, generators, blue print reading and equipment maintenance
Must possess knowledge of OSHA requirements
Must have knowledge of plc, motor controls and pump rebuilding. knowledge of Confined Space/Lock-Out Tag-Out requirements
Must be computer literate with office, technical and parts and maintenance software packages
Must have well developed problem-solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives
Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures in a food manufacturing environment
PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PIM Brands is an E-Verify Employer.
Job Details
Job Location
Somerset - Somerset, NJ
Description
Do you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!
At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.
We are looking for a Maintenance Manager interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our Maintenance team at PIM’s Pierce Site in Somerset, NJ .
JOB OVERVIEW
Primary responsibilities are to keep the manufacturing facility and all production processes mechanically operating at maximum rated capacity and producing quality products in a cost-effective manner across three shifts
Involves the installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of all machinery, tools and mechanical systems
Ensures that maintenance to all equipment is completed and complies with customer specifications, and ensures that food safety and quality are not jeopardized by complying with all GMP and HAACP Guidelines as well as SOPs
Ensures maintenance of equipment complies with desired processing rates
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the speed of repairs to minimize downtime, minimizes the use of labor and parts, removes glitches in start-up, and addresses problems pro-actively. Interfaces with plant management, shift supervisors, engineering, warehouse production and packaging supervisors and QA/QC personnel
Develops and maintains preventive maintenance programs
Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP
Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMP’s.
Conducts regular assessment of facility needs, improvements and repairs and routinely inspects operating machinery, equipment and supporting systems
Maintains and repair machinery, equipment, systems and mechanized vehicles
Ensures production operations by setting work priorities, repair and maintenance schedules, and installation of machinery and equipment
Provides 24/7 coverage and emergency response including equipment repair, situation, stabilization and the mobilizing of resources as needed
Directs staff on projects, tasks and assignments within cost and time budgets, and on schedule
In coordination with the Plant Manager recommends CAPEX and repair maintenance items, in-house construction, fabrication and outside contractor projects
Provides staff training and development
Evaluates work and performance
Ensures safe work practices and ensures a safe work environment
Oversees boiler operations, HVAC systems and related machinery
Develops, implements and maintains written policies and procedures
Verifies and ensures the documentation of all repair records, preventive maintenance records and logs all filters and replacement parts
Develops new tools and techniques to improve monitoring and performance of machinery, equipment and maintenance staff
Oversees and monitors the scheduling and safe use of all shop equipment, and that they are in good working order
Purchases, stores and issues all parts for equipment maintenance
Maintains log of all maintenance orders
Ensures the total custody of all maintenance parts in the shop, storeroom and when installed
Resolves maintenance problems and issues by working closely with plant management, supervisors, and QA/QC
Completes maintenance operational requirements by scheduling and assigning staff, monitors and ensures performance for maximum efficiency and effectiveness and follows up on results and completed tasks
Works closely with plant management and the production staff to ensure that production schedules and needs can be met because production machinery is operational
Responsible for staff working in a safe manner and that workplace safety issues are addressed and corrected
Thoroughly familiar with physical plant services
Attends and participates in production meetings
Monitors and minimizes down time, identifies and advocates for improvement opportunities
Various projects as assigned by upper management
Ability to work additional hours as needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Must be able to read mechanical drawings, blueprints and charts Lifting and moving of objects weighing at least 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Busy, active and noisy environment typical of a manufacturing operation. Work areas have a wide range of climates and temperatures. Work areas may contain by-products of manufacturing. The plant floor may be crowded and motorized product transport vehicles move throughout the plant Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform, protective eye wear and gloves are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor.
PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PIM Brands is an E-Verfiy Employer.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
High School Diploma or GED is strongly preferred
Technical and vocational education preferred
Minimum 5 years mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment plus 5 years with supervisory or management responsibilities
Technical working knowledge in operation and maintenance of facility management services, steam generators, refrigeration, air conditioning, generators, blue print reading and equipment maintenance
Must possess knowledge of OSHA requirements
Must have knowledge of plc, motor controls and pump rebuilding. knowledge of Confined Space/Lock-Out Tag-Out requirements
Must be computer literate with office, technical and parts and maintenance software packages
Must have well developed problem-solving skills and ability to develop conceptual alternatives
Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures in a food manufacturing environment
PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PIM Brands is an E-Verify Employer.