Maintenance Manager

For more than 120 years, The J.M. Smucker Company has brought families together to share memorable meals and moments. Guided by a vision to engage, delight, and inspire consumers through trusted food and beverage brands that bring joy throughout their lives, Smucker has grown to be a well-respected North American marketer and manufacturer with a balanced portfolio of leading and emerging, on-trend brands. In consumer foods and beverages, its brands include Smucker's®, Folgers®, Jif®, Dunkin’ Donuts®, Crisco®, Café Bustelo®, R.W. Knudsen Family®, Sahale Snacks®, Smucker's® Uncrustables®, Robin Hood®, and Bick’s®. In pet food and pet snacks, its brands include Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Meow Mix®, Milk-Bone®, Kibbles 'n Bits®, Natural Balance®, and Nature’s Recipe®. The Company remains rooted in the Basic Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethics, Growth, and Independence established by its founder and namesake more than a century ago. For more information about our Company, visit jmsmucker.com.

TITLE

Maintenance Manager

LOCATION
Ripon, WI

REPORTS TO
Operations Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• PM Pillar Owner - Responsible for the PM Pillar; developing 90-day plans, and strategic and tactical planning
  • Ensure technical documentation, PMs, and spares for department equipment and systems are identified and in place
  • Coach teams and leadership on effective PM planning
  • PM Pillar DMS development and implementation (PM Planning/Work Orders)
• Maximize equipment availability, minimize unplanned downtime, and extend equipment life
• Manage reliability team - Ability to effectively engage, lead, and build technical mastery and capability in the reliability team and team technicians
• Develop trouble-shooting abilities at all levels
• Develop and execute maintenance cost centers for the plant
• Ensure all plant maintenance operations are conducted in a safe and controlled environment
• Own a safety and/or quality key element
• Improve Process Reliability and Run Efficiency
• Effectively communicate results, address gaps in department performance through the implementation and effective coaching of Smucker Continuous Improvement methodologies; foster a zero-loss culture
• Project support as needed
• Active participation in developing and executing advanced mechanical and E&I training and qualification programs; participate in assessments, ensure effective training, and maintain consistent qualification standards
• Embraces and champions positive change
• Exemplify Company Culture through our Basic Beliefs and Commitment to Each Other

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline is required

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience is required
• Experience leading, supervising, or managing others is preferred

Other

• Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of high performance work systems and implementation preferred
• Ability to prioritize work in a high demand work environment
• Ability to work and influence within a team environment
• Strong analytical trouble-shooting, technical problem-solving, and root cause identification skills
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and able to motivate others
• Demonstrated results in manufacturing maintenance utilizing maintenance systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed to most effectively support the organization
• Ability to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor (walking, standing, lifting, bending, climbing stairs, lifting up to 75 lbs.)

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