Relocation Assistance is Provided Looking for a fresh start? A company help grow your skillset and advance your career? Apply Today We are happy to speak with you about your experience and how you may be a fit within our teams. Lots of exciting things are happening at KDP and we'd love for you to be a part of it Want to see more? Click the link to visit our website to view some awesome, short clips and information to show you what we're all about KDP Company Overview . You may also view all of our current openings on our Careers Page: KDP Careers - Ottumwa, IA Maintenance Manager The Maintenance Manager provides direction to the maintenance department with specific focus on timely preventative and corrective maintenance of the facility, manufacturing, and auxiliary equipment that ensures consistent and safe operation. Must have the capability to develop, coach, and identify training needs of staff members to support evolving equipment requirements for this site. The Maintenance Manager will also be responsible for developing and managing annual budgets, and must have a good understanding of lean manufacturing principles including 5-S and TPM. Position Responsibilities: Develop and maintain programs for the operation and repair of all production and support equipment to ensure KDP quality standards are met. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers in support of plant-wide operations. Support the site objectives by directing safe and efficient preventive and corrective equipment repairs in a timely manner in order to minimize downtime. Responsible for supervising direct reports include: hiring and training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching with a goal of establishing a skilled and competent work force focused on team building and group problem solving. Maintain a safe and clean working environment and enforce safety compliance with staff, contractors and employees. Drive the 5-S discipline in your function and across the site. Develop and manage annual budget process. Deliver spending consistent with assigned targets for maintenance functions including spare parts inventories. Actively participate in capital planning, implementation, and new process development focused on minimizing costs and maximizing productivity. Support the introduction of new technology. Monitor execution of work orders and parts management process within SAP. Implement and develop Lean Daily Management (LDM) and TPM in the maintenance function. This includes identifying mechanical/maintenance leading indicators and metrics, which will measure departmental performance on a regular basis Confirm that the facility is operating in compliance within local, state, federal regulations. Maintain plant security. Support other KDP entities when required. Key Competencies: GMPs and Food Safety Lean/Six Sigma, 5-S Fundamentals, and TPM understanding Root Cause Failure Analysis Predictive technologies including vibration analysis, Oil analysis, and thermography Electrical controls including PLC’s, Robotics, and Instrumentation CMMS (SAP) Preventative Maintenance Acting decisively and strategically Adapting to Change Building High Performance Teams Must possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills; time management and organizational skills; verbal, written and communication skills, along with proficient Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills Strong project management skills Ensure high performance results of your team by: Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations