This position is responsible for managing and executing the design, planning, construction and maintenance of equipment, machinery, building and other facilities. Assists with the budgeting, planning and scheduling of facility modifications including estimates on equipment, labor, materials and other related costs.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for managing, training and development of the maintenance staff including all Leads, Mechanics, Electricians and Refrigeration Technicians.

• Responsible for hiring, scheduling, payroll and performance management of direct reports.

• Works closely with maintenance planner to ensure that works orders are being completed in a timely and efficient manner. Provides any support maintenance staff may need to execute the work orders.

• Collaborate daily with manufacturing to ensure minimum reduction of maintenance downtime to maximize production output.

• Supervises and provides technical leadership to the maintenance staff.

• Provide input to weekly 1:1 coaching meetings, 30,60,90 day and yearly Lead performance reviews; monitor and audit work of. crew members.

• Assists and supports the Maintenance Planner with CMMS ensure maximum utilization of the system.

• Assists and supports the Maintenance Planner in training to all staff in the CMMS system.

• Maintains safe practices and procedures. Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements. Monthly and weekly safety Coaching and compliance. Works with safety manager to drive the maintenance safety program. Provides and assists with safety training for all maintenance employees.

• Understands and works with the annual budget.

• Support the installation, repair and maintenance of various equipment, building and grounds.

• Facilitate weekly reporting on performance against KPI measures.

• Communicates with other managers and maintenance employees to ensure equipment specific problems and needs are addressed timely and in an efficient manner.

• Coordinate scheduling to ensure the highest level of departmental coverage and departmental skillsets.

• Communicate and enforce all Company, Plant and Departmental work rules and policies. Ensure consistency with constant communication within the maintenance department.

• Promote, establish and hold accountable the level of performance expected of maintenance employees.

• Develops and drives MOC process for all non-capital projects.

• Responsible for auditing static work and work order performance with Leads.

• Manages housekeeping and 5S activities to keep shop area clean and organized.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years Maintenance Management, Facilities Management or related field experience.

• Experience with internal and external customers and local contractors

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office.

• Knowledge of CMMS systems or similar software experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in the food industry.

• Knowledge of Manager Plus CMMS system.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude to lead, guide, train and grow the maintenance crew.

• Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams across all shifts.

• Experience in the maintenance trades.

• Must possess a continuous improvement mindset.

• Demonstrated ability to function in a team-based environment.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in motivating, coaching and involvement concepts such as team building and employee motivation.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities with a focus on delivery of plant goals and metrics

• Demonstrated ability in problem solving techniques.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We offer a great opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza, salad dressing, and BBQ sauce product categories. We have four manufacturing facilities located in OH, IL, IA, and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

This position is based out of our Elk Grove Village, IL location.

You should be proficient in:

• Preventive Maintenance
• PLC troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematics