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Head of Maintenance

We're working with a growing food manufacturer on a Head of Maintenance position! This role combines the responsibility of hands-on maintenance and the supervision of a small maintenance team. The Head of Maintenance is responsible for implementing a preventative maintenance program, troubleshooting machinery, new equipment installation, and general facility maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate who has hands-on maintenance knowledge and supervisory skills looking to lead a small department for a values-led company. The Head of Maintenance reports directly to the Regional Maintenance Manager.

Location: Hagerstown, MD area

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and coordinate activities of the maintenance team.
• Develop and coordinate preventative maintenance, downtime reporting, and work order programs to maintain equipment in proper working condition.
• Prioritize work orders and emergency repairs based on operational needs.
• Maintain SOPs to keep the facility ready for customer and governmental inspections.
• Work with outside vendors and COO on capital projects and repairs.
• Maintain records of all repairs and preventive maintenance accomplished and cost associated with each piece of equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and support all aspects of production and maintenance activity, including preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency repairs, new equipment installation and enhancements, and lean initiatives.
• Support production with changeover, product set-up and start-up.
• Utilize knowledge or gain knowledge in the general operation and maintenance of building systems, including ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Responsible for maintaining proper housekeeping and organization of maintenance and all work areas.
• Maintain team relations, adhere to company policies, and take disciplinary action when necessary.
• Must consistently adhere to all company, State, and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Must adhere to SQF and GMP policies and procedures.
• Report all issues or non-conformances related to quality assurance or food safety immediately to the Quality Assurance Manager or departmental supervisor/manager.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in food or beverage manufacturing required
• Must have knowledge and experience with pneumatic systems.
• Basic understanding of electricity and electrical wiring as it relates to machinery and equipment.
• Ability to trouble shoot AC and DC electrical components.
• Understanding of SDS and proper chemical handling.
• Troubleshoot diagnosis and repair of electro-mechanical equipment.
• Blueprint, sketch layout, wiring diagram, drawing & specification interpretation skills.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Ability to obtain Fork Truck certification.
• Food Quality Safety and GMP experience preferred.
• Must be able to work as team and achieve company goals.
• Must be able to work extended hours and a flexible schedule on short notice.
• Tasks require standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling and climbing.
• Tasks require use of hand and arms, reaching and repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

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