Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance Management:

Develop and implement maintenance strategies and programs to ensure efficient operation and longevity of equipment and facilities.
Establish preventive maintenance schedules and oversee the execution of maintenance tasks.
Manage the maintenance budget, control costs, and optimize resource allocation.

Engineering Projects:

Identify opportunities for engineering improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
Lead and oversee engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are on time and within budget.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met.

Team Leadership:

Recruit, train, and develop maintenance and refrigeration team members.
Set performance goals and provide regular feedback and evaluations.
Foster a culture of safety, food safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Compliance and Safety:

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.

Asset Management:

Maintain accurate records of equipment and facility assets.
Plan for asset replacements, upgrades, and modernization as necessary.

Budget and Cost Control:

Prepare and manage the maintenance and engineering department budget.
Monitor expenditures and find opportunities for cost reduction.

Vendor and Contractor Management:

Evaluate and manage relationships with maintenance and engineering service providers and contractors.
Negotiate contracts and oversee their performance.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.
Implement best practices to enhance overall maintenance and engineering operations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in a relevant field (e.g., mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering).
Proven experience in maintenance and engineering leadership roles, with a track record of successful project management.
Strong technical knowledge and understanding of machinery, equipment, and facilities.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of safety regulations, compliance, and risk management.
Budget management and cost control skills.
Lean/Six Sigma Certification (Preferred).
Ability to communicate effectively with varying levels of management and team leads, both written and verbal.
Ability to communicate concerns, issues, and potential pitfalls of projects professionally and diplomatically.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute tasks in a changing and demanding work environment.

Physical Requirements:

The employee is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
Must be able to exert 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally.
Environmental temperatures vary widely, hot and cold.
Weekend/shift assignments may occur as needed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.