Plant Maintenance Manager
Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
GENERAL PURPOSEManage and provide leadership, direction, and
support to the maintenance department to ensure the effective
delivery of maintenance services in accordance with the company's
policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Ensure that
safety, quality, yields, throughput, and efficiencies are met.
Resolve issues in a timely manner. Direct personnel activities,
such as recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and employee
development within the framework of established human resources
policies and practices.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES--- Develop and manage a maintenance
department qualified to maintain all equipment and facilities in a
safe and efficient working condition--- Maintain all operating
equipment in satisfactory condition. Ensure that equipment operates
within the specifications and tolerances established by the
equipment vendor/manufacturer--- Develop objectives and standards
of performance for activities and projects within the maintenance
department to meet departmental, divisional, and corporate goals
and objectives--- Execute an effective preventive maintenance
program to minimize unscheduled down time--- Serve as an escalation
point of contact for emergency maintenance requests--- Consult with
engineering and management regarding desirable modifications of
existing equipment and the possible replacement of existing
equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance
costs--- Analyze cost studies of proposals for new equipment. Make
recommendations to management--- Plan and provide for an adequate
supply and ensure control over spare parts and maintenance
supplies--- Implement cost-reduction measures to control expenses
that impact the operating budget for repair, utility, pretreatment,
and maintenance. May be involved in developing the capital
budget--- Keep management aware of all matters that impact
equipment and facility performance--- Remain current with latest
and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical
and electrical systems design and operation--- Develop procedures
and policies for maintenance department--- Oversee department
schedules to maximize both preventive and repair services, while
minimizing unnecessary overtime expenditures--- Manage assigned
employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling,
development, evaluation, and performance management. Understand and
effectively apply work rules, union contract provisions (if
applicable), and employment policies. Administer discipline
consistently and fairly. Work with Human Resources and plant
management to resolve employee grievances--- Follow all DFA good
manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with
all company regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation
requirements--- The requirements herein are intended to describe
the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is
not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills
required. Other duties may be assigned as requiredEDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE--- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent combination of
experience and education)--- 5 to 8 years maintenance, mechanical
engineering, or related experience coupled with demonstrated
leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience;
1+ year of manager experience preferred--- Manufacturing operations
or production experience in dairy industry preferred--- Experience
leading and following safety policies and procedures---
Certification and/or License - may be required during course of
employment; electrical, welding, boiler, refrigeration, compressed
air, wastewater, or plumbing licenses or certificates preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES--- Strong knowledge of facility
equipment and processes--- Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft
Office Suite and company computer systems--- Knowledge of
principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel
management--- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both
verbally and in writing--- Able to work in collaboration
effectively and foster good teamwork--- Able to think and use
independent judgment in planning and organizing multiple tasks and
information--- Able to adapt to changing operational needs and lead
others through change --- Able to set appropriate priorities within
the maintenance department and instill sense of urgency to
implement action plan and improve performance --- Able to lead and
instruct others on the proper and safe procedures--- Able to
select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees---
Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity
EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected
Veterans/Disabled
Keywords: Dairy Farmers of America, Waco , Plant Maintenance Manager, Professions , Dallas, Texas
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