We are a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat link sausages and hot dogs. The company was founded in 2004 by four brothers, Chris, Joe, Mark, and Pete Salm. They partnered their individual talents together to create our organization, using the “partnership” concept as the cornerstone for our success.
Requirements
- Lead maintenance department operations and performance to drive efficiency and reduce cost.
- Support and drive performance of direct reports; four maintenance supervisors and a maintenance planner.
- Actively support and promote maintenance partner development plans through training and further education opportunities.
- Support the Continuous Improvement initiatives of the company.
- Oversee maintenance technician apprenticeship program with Wisconsin DWD.
- Promote the use of the CMMS system to improve cost tracking, record retention, and to drive efficiency by building asset information, preventive work schedules, and facilitating maintenance work flow.
- Monitor and drive performance of the maintenance work order cycle to be sure maintenance work requests are being completed in a timely manner.
- Monitor and drive performance of preventive maintenance schedules.
- Control and manage maintenance spend in parts and labor.
- Facilitate and engage maintenance partners in larger maintenance or continuous improvement projects and support through completion.
- Provide backup assistance with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic trouble shooting and maintenance repairs as needs dictate.
- Monitor the utility systems including boilers, ammonia, air compressors, and pump systems.
- Oversee the monitoring of the forklifts and lift batteries; maintain appropriate recordkeeping log.
- Review MOC forms for proper food safety documentation.
- Oversee the maintenance of stock room parts inventory, components, tools, supplies and other maintenance items.
- Arrange for and manage appropriate outside contractor support.
- Support the execution of engineering projects and provide input on new equipment.
- Partner with Safety to ensure all maintenance driven safety programs are adequate and being followed.
- Ensure department completion of all safety, food safety, and APSM compliance training.
- Ensure department personnel follow established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required at all times.
- Demonstrate and enforce safe work practices and compliance with all established safety policies and procedures.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) with a company match
- health, dental, and vision coverage
- optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
- company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies
- paid time off (PTO)
