Associate Director Maintenance - Hydration, Desserts and Meals

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director Maintenance to join our North America Operations team in the Hydration, Desserts and Meals business unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing maintenance strategies across 10 manufacturing facilities, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring optimal equipment performance. 
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance strategies, aligned with business objectives, to optimize equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve overall plant efficiency 

• Collaborate with site maintenance managers, production, quality, and engineering teams to identify and prioritize maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives 

• Provide technical guidance and support to site maintenance teams, ensuring effective use of resources and minimizing waste 

• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, ensuring effective use of resources and minimizing waste 

• Implement and maintain a robust preventive maintenance program, including scheduling, execution, and tracking of maintenance activities 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards 

• Analyze and resolve complex maintenance-related issues, using data-driven approaches to identify root causes and implement effective solutions 

• Develop and implement training programs to enhance maintenance skills and knowledge across the organization 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering) 

• 8+ years of experience in maintenance management, preferably in a food manufacturing environment 

• Proven track record of improving maintenance efficiency, reducing downtime, and increasing overall equipment effectiveness 

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing multiple teams and stakeholders 

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to interpret data and make informed decisions 

• Strong knowledge of maintenance management principles, including preventive maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance, and total productive maintenance 

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, De