Job Description

• Plans, organizes, and monitors the plant maintenance activities and maintenance staff in repair, maintenance and installation of machines, tools and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds and utility systems. Responsible for recording and tracking all machines, parts and tools required for production. Plan and initiate all purchasing of machines, parts and tools for emergency maintenance and repair, and for planned maintenance. Maintain strong and continuous communication with appropriate Sugaright plant and management staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Train and supervise employees of the maintenance department
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for execution of maintenance work
• Ensure operational efficiency of electrical equipment and mechanical systems through timely inspection and repair
• Implement workplace safety policies and standards
• Fully utilize and implement all functions of the CMMS

• Reviews work orders to determine work priorities. Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Maintain a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the Maintenance mission in an effective and efficient manner. Interview and recommend applicants for hire as Maintenance staff.
• Provide accurate and timely data to company management as requested.
• Monitors and helps to modify preventive maintenance program in conjunction with the plant engineer and maintenance staff.
• Reviews with Plant Manager - production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational and regulatory standards.
• Work with Plant Manager on training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures, and Emergency and Preventive Maintenance on production machinery.
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has supervisory responsibilities for Maintenance staff.