Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking an Assistant Facility Manager to join their team. Join our client as an Assistant Facility Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our facility's operations. You'll work closely with the Facility Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, manage maintenance programs, and uphold stringent food safety standards.

This role requires a proactive leader with strong technical skills, a commitment to safety, and experience in managing maintenance teams. If you're passionate about maintaining high standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Facility Maintenance and Operations:

• Assist in planning and executing maintenance work on equipment, machinery, and building systems.

• Conduct routine safety inspections and address any identified hazards.

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and provide 24/7 support.

• Manage the Equipment Preventive Maintenance Program using the CMMS system (Asset Essentials).

• Maintain critical facility components (HVAC, water, boiler, etc.).

• Manage part inventory and critical equipment parts.

• Team Leadership and Management:

• Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.

• Conduct team meetings to communicate objectives and motivate staff.

• Supervise the purchasing of materials for the Maintenance Department.

• Work with the Facility Manager reviewing and managing the payroll timesheets and budget for the Maintenance Department.

• Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOA, LOTO, and other regulatory agencies.

• Implement and maintain safety policies and procedures.

• Support the Facility Manager with the safety committee and document meeting minutes.

• Conduct hazard analysis and implement improvements to safety programs.

• Food Safety:

• Maintain responsibility for GMP, Food Safety, Chemical Control, HACCP, Food Defense, and Allergen Management.

• Work closely with the manufacturing department to plan, develop, and maintain safe and effective workstations.

• Contractor and Vendor Management:

• Assist in selecting, managing, and supervising contractors.

• Control and supervise the receiving function for the maintenance and manufacturing areas.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, preferably in electronics/electrical.

• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong electrical equipment troubleshooting skills. PLC and VFD knowledge are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong electrical equipment troubleshooting skills.

• PLC and VFD knowledge are a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals.

Communication and Reasoning:

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables.

• Ability to communicate to employees using basic Spanish is a plus.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts (probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry).

• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

• Requires the ability to work in a variety of conditions.