Maintenance Manager
Job description
Work Location: Forest Park
Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.
Want to make an impact?
The Maintenance Manager leads the maintenance department at the facility, providing technical direction, and ensuring that the facility, layout, and machinery run to their maximum efficiency and output. The Maintenance Manager uses Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to perform continuous improvement initiatives, preventive maintenance, and support overall plant performance. Located in Forest Park, this facility is home to popular Ferrara products, including NERDS.
Ways you will make a difference
- Lead the site Maintenance function in providing both a reactive and proactive, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure
- Manage complete Maintenance team on technical best-practices and establish standard policies and procedures whilst mentoring and leading the department
- Utilize all pillars of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to focus on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), with specific focus on AM and PM pillars
- Increase the site operational effectiveness, improving project delivery, downtime reduction, and driving other maintenance KPIs
- Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes
- Define, propose, and monitor the maintenance improvement plans and objectives as established in the annual strategic plan
- Propose and implement work processes, procedures and technical resources related to improving equipment reliability
- Propose, prioritize, and control the repair and maintenance (R&M) budget
- Promote a safety-first culture
- Collaborate between production, quality, sanitation, and warehouse teams on equipment repairs and maintenance
- Ensure that the technical integrity and availability of equipment comply with all regulations
Skills that will make you successful
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Problem solving capabilities
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills
- Strong organization and multi-tasking skills – ability to balance and prioritize several projects simultaneously
- Ability to consistently walk the floor, including climb stairs of multi-level manufacturing site
Experiences that will support your success
- BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred
- 5-7 years of supervisory/managerial experience in maintenance or technical field required
- Direct maintenance experience working in CPG or food manufacturing strongly preferred
- Experience implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), with focus on AM and PM pillars required
- Must be proficient in standard computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft products
- SAP or other ERP software experience a plus
- Experience implementing continuous improvement strategies and overseeing change management
- In-depth knowledge of equipment maintenance and technology
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What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $102,075-142,905 annually.
Skills mentioned
Ferrara® has stretched the sugary boundaries of imagination for over 115 years to create confections that bring people joy. Our belief that candy brings people closer has made us the undisputed leader in sugar confections in the US. Because of our singular focus on sugar, our candy is available all over the world and we’re a top player in the Brazil candy scene. With over 30 brands, 27 operational facilities, and a team of over 8,300, it’s no wonder 26 packs of Ferrara® candy are sold every second. Over a century ago, an immigrant family began selling sweets out of a small bakery in Chicago’s Little Italy. Throughout generations, our passion for innovation transformed a humble shop into a confectionery leader in the US — to the delight of taste buds worldwide. Our deep understanding of sugar and its endless possibilities fuels our growth. With unmatched expertise in the sugar industry, we continue to expand our manufacturing processes and solidify our position as a global leader. Our ability to create and innovate with confectionery is unparalleled — call us candy engineers. We now sell our products in over 40 countries thanks to an operational network that spans the Western Hemisphere.
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