DescriptionThe Maintenance Manager will direct all maintenance activities for the plant. The position will direct and coordinate, through subordinate supervisors, activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of mill, industrial plant, or other establishments.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff. Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and to recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment. Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations. Directs training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures. Ensures maximum efficient operations of facilities and equipment, as well as the care of all grounds and support equipment, through the direction of a technical support staff made up of supervisors, technicians, custodians, and the purchase of necessary outside technical and non-technical support services. Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products. Reviews job orders to determine work priorities. Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations. Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards. May prepare department budget and monitor expenditure of funds in budget.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION REQUIREMENT:High school diploma/GED; typically requires 5 years of maintenance experience. An Associates Degree or completion of Vocational/Technical specialty certification/licensure program in a related field is desired.EXPERIENCE:Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of maintenance management experience. Experience in an animal slaughter facility is desired.