Our client is one of the world’s largest specialty vegetable producers and processors with distribution to many of North America’s top food retailers. They are a totally vertically integrated company from growing the product to having the product showing up on retailers’ shelves. They require a Maintenance Manager to keep the operation running smoothly.
What you will do:
You will keep all mechanical aspects of this large food growing and processing operation running smoothly.
You will manage 7 team members to ensure repairs and maintenance are complete in a timely manner.
You will analyze mechanical issues and failures to learn what preventative maintenance should be done.
You will maintain accurate records of all machine breakdowns, repairs and preventive maintenance work.
You will occasionally work in damp, cold, dirty or dusty environments.
You will have a positive Health and Safety attitude that will illustrate what “lead by example” means.
What you need:
Five or more years of food production and processing maintenance experience.
The hands on mechanical ability to repair conveyor belts, bearings, drive lines and other parts of mechanical growing and processing equipment.
Strong computer, communication and leadership skills.
The ability to think on your feet to address emergency mechanical processing issues.
The ability to work at odd hours and weekends if emergency maintenance issues arise.
An agriculture background would definitely be an asset.
This organization has an excellent reputation for growing high quality products. There is an opportunity for internal advancement for the right individual. They have a competitive salary and benefits program.