Plant Maintenance Leader

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The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise, and a proven ability to drive operational efficiency while ensuring strict compliance with all safety and regulatory standards.u003c/pu003eu003ch2u003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eFacility Maintenance u0026Operations:u003c/strongu003e Oversee the maintenance, repair, and upgrade of all facility systems and production equipment. Manage vendor relationships, ensure cost control, and drive efficiency across all maintenance operations.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTeam Leadership u0026Development:u003c/strongu003e Supervise, mentor, and actively develop a team of maintenance personnel, including approximately u003cstrongu003e20 direct reports and 15 indirect reportsu003c/strongu003e, to achieve operational excellence and foster a high-performing environment.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eBudget u0026Performance Management:u003c/strongu003e Closely monitor and manage key maintenance-related metrics, including adherence to the Maintenance u0026Repair (Mu0026R) budget and cost-per-pound targets.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCompliance u0026Safety:u003c/strongu003e Implement, enforce, and maintain robust safety programs. Ensure full compliance with u003cstrongu003eUSDA, HACCP,u003c/strongu003e and all other relevant regulatory and pre-operation guidelines.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eProject Oversight:u003c/strongu003e Manage the effective execution of facility maintenance projects, including coordinating u003cstrongu003eweekend rebuildsu003c/strongu003e and working directly with Mu0026R vendors.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch2u003eRequired Qualificationsu003c/h2u003eu003ch3u003eExperience u0026Educationu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e7+ yearsu003c/strongu003e of progressive maintenance management experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Experience in u003cstrongu003epoultry or food processingu003c/strongu003e is strongly preferred.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eA proven track record of successfully managing an entire shift or full maintenance operation.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMust have experience managing staff (u003cstrongu003eDirect and Indirectu003c/strongu003e).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e1-3 yearsu003c/strongu003e of hands-on experience with u003cstrongu003erefrigeration and electrical systemsu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBachelor’s degree in Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience will be considered).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eTechnical u0026Leadership Skillsu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eThe following technical skills and knowledge are u003cstrongu003erequiredu003c/strongu003e:u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eFull understanding of the theory, practical knowledge, and skills to function as a u003cstrongu003emaster-level mechanicu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePossesses u003cstrongu003eadvanced general maintenance skillsu003c/strongu003e, including welding, pneumatics, wiring, motor controls, and u003cstrongu003ePLC (Programmable Logic Controller)u003c/strongu003e experience.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong financial acumen with experience in maintenance cost analysis (u003cstrongu003eAgristatsu003c/strongu003e knowledge is a plus).u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eIn-depth knowledge of u003cstrongu003eHACCP, USDA sanitation, and pre-operation guidelinesu003c/strongu003e.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eMust be able and willing to be on the plant floor, actively u003cstrongu003eteaching, observing, and mentoringu003c/strongu003e the team.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Lumberton, NC ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'CA168-2748908

Created: 2025-10-04