Corporate Maintenance Manager

Description

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis, USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Corporate Maintenance Manager based in Buffalo, NY.

As a Corporate Maintenance Manager, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to providing leadership and direction to continuously improve the effectiveness of the Plants Maintenance Departments (IE: CMMS, Maintenance technicians skills, Major equipment repair/services, Equipment & parts standardization, KPI’s, In-house projects, …) and related activities throughout the different USA’s operations, while supporting the development of the technician skills & maintenance procedures required and maintaining a safe operation. The role includes auditing the plants, reviewing findings / opportunities with the plant maintenance and engineering managers and implementing solutions to continuously improve the maintenance activities.. Additionally, the Corporate Maintenance Manager will collaborate with all plant directors and VPs of manufacturing to review all the areas of concern related to maintenance to align duties with the company's goals and values.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Provide Technical and methodical expertise related to the maintenance of the equipment to the different manufacturing sites to achieve operational results.  

• Audit the plant sites, report any deficiencies/concerns/oportunities or obsolescence and propose action plans to correct.

• Develop and lead the Long-Term Plans for Lactalis USA Plants, setting priorities of actions to correct the most concerning issues.

• Review all plant floor documentation & tools to ensure the technicians have all necessary documents & tools to properly troubleshoot and repair the equipment. 

• Propose / implement solutions to reduce labor & downtime cost and improve effectiveness of repair.

• Audit the CMMS software for proper organization of the equipment, parts & work orders and its usage with the technicians, supervisors and managers,

• Review with the plants all process, packaging & utilities machinery vs maintenance and operation KPI’s, 

• Conduct and maintain skills assessment for USA plants maintenance teams.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, reliability, cost, and customer service.  

• Reduce equipment failures and preserve asset value. 

• Identify and/or provide input on appropriate technology, equipment and methodology to improve operating results or costs.

• Provide and/or organize training as necessary within the organization. 

• Interact with Corporate & Plants Engineering to assess the best practices and implement them in the Lactalis USA plants.

• Help plant management for staff with hiring, reviewing performance and providing feedback, determining training and development needs, and providing coaching and work direction.  Promote a team focusing on excellence in all activities including those required to support safety, operational productivity, quality, loss reduction, people development, and cost improvement.

• Ensure the safety of all employees, visitors and contractors within the areas of responsibility by providing appropriate safety training and awareness.

• Ensure that all legislative requirements and standards are met, and results reported to appropriate parties (internal & external).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent is indirectly responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of  the Plant Maintenance Teams and in the future directly for the Corporate Maintenance Technicians in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel is required up to 75% monthly.

• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs

• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) will be provided.

• To fulfill these responsibilities, a cell phone is required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

• This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree is required.

• A major in Me