Our client has been a leader of innovation in the packaging industry for over 80 years. Throughout its history, this family-owned company has remained committed to providing superior quality that delivers measurable customer benefits. Listening to the customer requests, focusing on technical issues and progressive research of “whatever is best for the produce” continues to be an underlying factor to the success of our client’s products.
Our client is looking for a Director of Maintenance who reports directly to the VP of Operations. The position is responsible for all locations including locations in California and Mexico.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervision and work direction for employees responsible for the upkeep of building and grounds, the repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery and modifications to the structure or layout of the facility.
- Organizes work from work orders, estimates, worker-hour requirements and delegates work to employees in maintenance department.
- Maintains contacts with vendors to requisition materials and supplies for department and monitors a sufficient inventory.
- Recommends or initiates personnel actions and administers company policies for the department.
- Manage and coach maintenance team to solve daily operational issues
- Manage associated maintenance accounts (parts, labor, energy, etc.)
- Develop downtime reduction plans
- Maintains and establishes programs of scheduled equipment repair/maintenance/calibration.
- Provide troubleshooting skills on-the-floor
- Participates in the design, procurement, validation, installation and qualification of new equipment.
- Ensures staffing and facilities requirements are necessary and sufficient to support workload.
- Responsible for multiple locations including locations in CA and Mexico
- Operates a forklift when necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exceptional customer service and follow-through skills; self motivated and able to work with limited supervision; ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines; strong oral and written skills; strong PC skills.
- The successful candidate must desire a position in which they will be hands-on while at the same time able to manage and lead a team of skilled maintenance personnel while interacting with the various departments at all plants as well as corporate management.
- Experience in electrical maintenance & equipment repair will be an asset.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
- Be dependable/reliable and follow through on commitments, producing timely work to required- or higher-standards, and pitching in to get the job completed.
- Be attentive to detail and monitoring adherence to company standards.
- Valid driver’s license with clean Driving Record.
- Ability to Travel in and out of the Country.
- 4+ years of experience desired.
- Knowledge of all plant mechanical and electrical equipment and applications.
- Bilingual (Spanish & English) Required.
Competitive compensation & benefits package including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick time, 401(k) and profit sharing plan.
