Overall Goal of Position:
This position is responsible for performing various tasks and duties that support production flow and optimization by oversight of the general maintenance of machines and equipment as well as acting as a leader to other maintenance team members, backup to maintenance management and help make OurRecipe@SauerBrands.
Job Summary:
Primary focus is to ensure the efficient availability of Plant assets, to assist maintenance management in matters concerning personnel and/or scheduling, and directing technicians. Position reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Shift: M-F Days
What Is In It For You:
Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
o 401K
o Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
o Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
o Flexible Spending Accounts
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
o Voluntary Disability Insurance
o Other Voluntary Insurance Options
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintenance Lead
o Maintain function and reliability of production equipment by inspections and improvements to the preventive maintenance program.
o Improve reliability of systems and equipment by identifying, recommending, and implementing changes needed.
o Direct maintenance technicians in their work.
o Demonstrates ability to coach/train others on specific technical tasks.
o Prepare shift maintenance schedules and allocate workload.
o Contribute to the development of the maintenance budget and ensure compliance.
o Preparation of reports and data entry as required by the Maintenance manager.
o Participate in coordination and implementation of projects.
o Ensure adherence to quality, food, health, and safety regulations.
o Follows safety standards and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
o Provide scheduled and unscheduled/emergency repairs.
o Demonstrates initiative, motivation, self-reliance and requires minimal direction.
o Demonstrates ability to correctly “setup” and operate machinery, control, and adjust machine settings on all production lines.
o Demonstrates ability to read, understand, and interpret Verification Sheets (VS) and production/maintenance Work Orders.
o Recognizes when machinery is not operating at peak performance and communicates the condition to management.
o Assists management with interviewing and training of new hires as needed/requested.
o Recognizes variance from standards and addresses with QA and/or management.
o Ability to drive a powered industrial lift truck and maintain current license.
Culture Building
o Supports management in promoting OurRecipe@SauerBrands throughout the organization with actions and programs necessary for developing the desired company culture, and its consistent and continuous communication in all forms.
Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance):
Safety
o Wears PPE, attends safety meetings, shows a commitment to their personal safety as well as the safety of their peers.
Quality
o Accurate and complete paperwork with no documented quality issues. Housekeeping up to company training standards.
Initiative
o Sees what needs to be done and acts w/o being asked; suggests/implements solutions to problems; embraces change to help increase productivity; accepts and implements new procedures as directed.
Attendance
o Shows up on time, ready to work whole shift each day; accurate with breaks; minimal missed punches.
Communication
o Creates open channels of communication with all levels of the team; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed as needed; listens carefully to input and feedback.
Integrity
o Demonstrates responsible and honest behavior in all roles, tasks, and responsibilities; demonstrates understanding and respect for all people of all backgrounds.
Teamwork
o Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers and effectively handles conflict situations; embraces new ideas and opinions and trusts fellow co-workers; seeks win-win solutions with co-workers.
Job Knowledge/Training
o Has good knowledge of techniques, processes, procedures, services, equipment, and materials required to perform the job; keeps current with all company required training courses.
Culture Building
o Organizational Health KPIs.
o KPIs for OurRecipe.
What you do and how you act
o Displays “servant leadership” and contribution to overall success of SBI.
o Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work).
o Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands.
What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in the position:
Personal Characteristics
o Professional Demeanor.
o Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
o Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality.
o Overall confidence in one’s ability and comfortable communicating the facts.
o Smart, creative, and inquisitive.
o Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking.
o Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs.
o No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
o Dependable team player with positive attitude.
o Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence.
o Passion for organization, and attention to details.
o Personal values that mesh with SBI values.
Performance History
o Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities.
o Stellar references based on contributions and performance.
Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas:
o Takes direction well. Works efficiently and safely.
o Demonstrated excellence in productivity, quality, safety, and attendance.
o Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities.
o Ability to communicate with multiple departments and management.
o High attention to detail and ability to work in high paced environment.
o Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
o Strong leadership skills.
o Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible.
o Excellent time management and organizational skills.
o Excellent planning and leadership ability.
o Ability to read and interpret manuals/schematics/blueprints/and work orders.
o Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across a variety of stakeholders.
o Experienced with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
o Good written and verbal communication skills.
Education & Experience:
o Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
o Prior experience working in food manufacturing preferred.
o Bilingual English/Spanish helpful but not required.
Other:
o Based in San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.