Maintenance/Production Manager - (Food and Beverage Services Industry)

$55,547 - $85,000/Yr

Walkin Technologies - Carson, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Carson, CA

About the position

The Maintenance/Production Manager at Walkin Technologies LLC is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and production operations within the food and beverage services industry. This role involves initiating and implementing modifications to production lines, ensuring equipment performance, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. The manager will collaborate with various departments to resolve equipment issues and lead projects aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, implement, and cost justify modifications to production lines in response to equipment performance, line utilization, and product quality issues.
• Understand production line capabilities for process operations, identify bottleneck operations, and implement improvements.
• Interface with logistics, maintenance, engineering, and production to resolve equipment availability issues.
• Provide technical resources to all company departments and be an active participant in cross-functional teams.
• Incorporate safety, sanitation, good manufacturing practices, HACCP, and code requirements into design work.
• Provide training to production and maintenance personnel.
• Manage projects to meet performance expectations and cost projections; direct contractors when appropriate.
• Provide leadership through production line and new product commissioning.
• Be actively involved in the development and implementation of long-term improvement programs.
• Develop ideas for savings, innovation, and quality improvements that are relevant to the business.
• Collaborate with business and technical peers on assigned projects, as well as external partners and resources to meet company milestones.
• Ensure that adequate Engineering/Maintenance are operating within all Federal, State, Local and Corporate safety guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain and control the operations of the Maintenance ensuring compliance to all standards and specifications while maintaining high standards workmanship.
• Work closely with V.P of Operations and Engineering, and Plant Engineers to select and manage equipment suppliers and vendors.
• Select, hire and manage engineering consultants and construction contractors.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience as a Maintenance/Production Manager in the food and beverage services industry.
• Excellent troubleshooting ability of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Self-starter; ability to work independently or with minimal direction, and navigate ambiguous situations effectively.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, across multiple levels of experience.
• Education in a relevant engineering field, with preference given to engineering, reliability, and maintenance experience in the food industry.
• Experienced in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Systems and Rockwell PLC troubleshooting.
• Electrical installation and troubleshooting knowledge (Motors, instrumentation).
• Knowledgeable in material transfer systems, both fluid and dry.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Willingness to work occasional nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work in articulated man lifts and high platforms.
• Ability to identify wire colors and LED indicator lights (color vision required).
• Ability to lift 60 lbs as needed in the normal course of job duties.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the food industry is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance