Maintenance Manager-TMV

SUMMARY OF POSITION

FPL Food, LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations in our food manufacturing facility. You’ll improve equipment reliability, develop your team, and deliver maintenance and capital projects safely, on time, and within budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Increase production line efficiencies and yields using the following steps:

• Develop a maintenance team to continuously improve the preventive maintenance program increasing equipment reliability.
• Continuously work on ways to monitor equipment performance, document repairs/ parts replacement for trend analysis, and ways to improve on equipment reliability.
• Coordinate and assist with operator equipment training, testing, and certifications.
• Ensure that communications between equipment operators and mechanics are maintained to focus on production loss and equipment consistency.
• Ensure a proper inventory of facilities spare parts are maintained for ready use by:
• Eliminating duplicate and obsolete parts from stock.
• Monitoring parts usage trends, reduce or increase present inventory to ensure stock availability.
• Upon new equipment installations, review repair manuals to ensure repair parts are available.
• Plan and track all facility projects to coordinate contract labor and materials with company labor and materials, keeping cost and production lost to minimum.
• Continuously seek ways to prevent down time caused by accidents reducing insurance cost by training all maintenance personnel in proper safe work procedures and habits.
• When planning new projects/changes ensure safety and ergonomics are place on top as major factor.
• Make daily inspections of different areas to assess safe work conditions, proper work habits, and required protective equipment is worn/used by all personnel.
• Be knowledgeable of both OSHA and EPA regulations as they apply to plant operations.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the city and state officials to keep abreast and in compliance with all permits regulations requirements.
• Management responsibilities for the facility buildings, production equipment and associated support equipment. Manage maintenance department personnel time and work schedules.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of utility systems including water, sewage, electricity, and gas to ensure uninterrupted supply and compliance with regulations.
• Develop and implement budgets for utility operations, including forecasting future needs and controlling costs to ensure financial efficiency.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with utility service providers, vendors, and contractors to secure favorable terms and ensure quality service.
• Implement safety protocols and emergency response plans for utility systems to protect public health and safety.
• Coordinate with government agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with environmental standards and obtain necessary permits for utility operations.
• Lead and manage utility staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation to ensure a skilled and effective workforce.
• Plan and oversee infrastructure projects, such as the installation of new utility lines or the upgrade of existing systems, to improve service delivery and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance work, prioritizing production needs, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Manage preventive maintenance, work orders, and equipment records to minimize downtime.
• Oversee troubleshooting, repairs, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems.
• Manage maintenance and capital projects, including budgets, schedules, contractors, vendors, and internal resources.
• Supervise employees, manage overtime, approve timecards, and coordinate performance reviews and corrective action with HR.
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to strengthen technical skills, improve troubleshooting, and increase overall team effectiveness.
• Control parts, tools, and supply inventories, keeping critical spares available for emergencies.
• Inspect equipment, interpret blueprints, and identify opportunities to improve performance and reliability.
• Enforce OSHA, EPA, GMP, food safety, and customer requirements, including safe work practices and required training.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and emergency response procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD; EAM system experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and practical problem-solving skills.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• A master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Experience A minimum of seven years of maintenance management experience in a food manufacturing facility is required.

Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for up to 10 hours per shift, and work in varying temperatures. Lead the team. Solve the tough problems. Keep production moving. Ready to take ownership and make an impact? Apply today. This posting describes the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or required skills.

DISCLAIMER: The Position Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required of employees assigned to this position.