Assistant Manager, Maintenance

• Oversee the effective implementation of quality standards, programs, and processes to improve operational efficiencies and reduce or eliminate production waste and spoilage.
• Support company environmental programs, including recycling initiatives and energy conservation efforts such as powering down equipment and systems when not in use.
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact while managing operational costs.

• Perform all job duties in a safe manner and lead by example in promoting a strong safety culture.
• Oversee the implementation of and adherence to company safety programs and practices, holding team members accountable for maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office 5-days per week.

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Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor’s degree required; major in industrial or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience within a maintenance function, including at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing core maintenance services in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) approach preferred.
• Exposure to reducing technical downtime (TD), overtime (OT), mean time between failures (MTBF), and work order (WO) completion times.
• Experience managing actual maintenance costs versus budgeted maintenance costs.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance (PM) programs and validating effectiveness against technical downtime performance.
• Proven ability to prioritize maintenance and business needs on a monthly basis to flex spending and achieve operational goals.
• Experience working with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); Infor experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing both hourly and salaried employees to build a proactive, skilled, and adaptable maintenance team.
• Ability and willingness to support plant operations during off-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute inventory management and preventive maintenance plans on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated initiative with the ability to establish processes and programs while working independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.

We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one.

We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.

Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.