Maintenance Manager

at TreeHouse Foods, Inc. in Pecatonica, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Pecatonica

Job Type:

Production Maintenance

Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Manager

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

What You Gain:

+ Competitive compensation and benefits program

+ Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs

+ Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities

+ An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people

+ Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth

+ Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to yourteam through our employee recognition programs

Job Description:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for all production equipment, services and facility equipment, infrastructure, and project management. This includes the creation and execution of preventative, predictive and continuous improvement programs, and equipment monitoring and repairs. The Maintenance Manager will also oversee the spare parts, equipment, and third party service contractors. The Maintenance Manager will execute against Plant and Division maintenance and reliability processes, goals, and objectives. The incumbent will also oversee the maintenance department personnel by training, directing, coordinating and evaluating maintenance resources and functions including safety, training, housekeeping (5S), employee development and equipment corrective and preventive maintenance.

+ Oversee the preventative and predictive repair programs driven from manufacturer’s specifications.Establish pre-set inspection, service check-lists, work orders and repair schedules.Ensure that repairs are carried out in a cost efficient and timely manner, maximizing production capabilities and meeting all health and safety requirements.Ensure the maintenance team maintains accurate, up to date service records and technical logs for each major piece of equipment.Create and maintain contracts for all equipment and machine repairs not performed in house.Participate as an active and contributing member of the Health and Safety Committee.Provide floor level support to detect, evaluate, or resolve any malfunction or issue with production equipment as needed.Manage and directs contractors as appropriate.Proactively improve technical processes and standards as appropriate.Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the electrical systems and resources (internal and external) to support production and infrastructure equipment.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.Identify, lead, implement, and execute against the facility Maintenance & Reliability Continuous Improvement Plan.Lead Kaizen events on new or existing equipment or lines to improve performance and achieve plant deliverables.Lead technical skill development of maintenance resources as it applies to support production and utility equipment. Ensure skills keep pace with the addition of new lines, equipment, and technology.Maintain facility/production line conditions in order to meet established GMPs/HAACP, and Food Safety Regulations. Establish and maintain departmental SOPs to meet this goal. Ensure processes meet or exceed government requirements under FDA, OSHA, GMP, EPA, etc.Manages Maintenance Department spending, including both department and capital project budgets. Track department budget accounts for electricity, water, sewer, all R&M equipment, machinery supplies, outside services and maintenance labor.Collaborate with all plant functional managers to ensure production needs and changes can be met in addition to identifying root cause and corrective action for areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Experience and Education:

+ Strong knowledge of electronics, controls, hydraulics, mechanical and electrical components found in food manufacturing machinery as well as proper safety standards for food production equipment. Strong PLC programmingKnowledge of PIMS (Parts Inventory Management System)Demonstrated hands on experience with installation and technical repairs of manufacturing and packaging equipment. Demonstrated problem solving, leadership, and analytical skills. Experience in creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to lead individually, in small groups, or lead Kaizen events to identify root cause and corrective actions to improve equipment and line reliability. Ability to identify, create, lead, and train others in Continuous Improvement processes and tools as it relates to Reliability and Maintenance.

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TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service.

Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada.

Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products.

Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats.

TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 35 plants across the United States, Canada, and Italy, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Disability Assistance

TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com . In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.

To all recruitment agencies: TreeHouse Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Treehouse Foods employees, or any company location(s). TreeHouse Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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