Manager, Maintenance

Our Story:

 

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

 

DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

 

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

 

Job Title: Manager, Maintenance

Location: Richmond, VA            

 

What we’re looking for:

 

We are looking for a Manager, Maintenance who will be responsible for leading maintenance staff to keep equipment and facilities in running order including electrical, plumbing and machinery. Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program designed to reduce equipment down time. Additional duties and projects might be required in order to execute the above and other duties assigned.

 

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

 

• Lead, direct, evaluate and develop maintenance staff so repair and service activities are completed accurately, safely and on-time.
• Plan, direct, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance and repair activities so that the organizations buildings, facilities machinery equipment operate reliably.
• Plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage maintenance activities to rectify breakdowns and malfunctions and minimize business disruptions.
• Develop and implement with care maintenance procedures
• monitor the cost effectiveness of activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve timeliness reliability, and safety standards.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new maintenance equipment in tools to enhance capabilities of the maintenance team.
• Evaluate, select and manage relationships with contractors to minimize costs and ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Liaise Manager throughout the organization supporting me scheduled maintenance activities with their operations.
• Prepare work orders and monitor the progress of work against estimates 
• Develop a stable, high-performing team
• Work under tight deadlines to help maintain a smooth flow of operations
• Sponsor and lead process improvement/optimization efforts and ensure sustainment of completed initiatives.
• Escalate issues to Department and Senior Management as required in an effective and timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned 

 

What are the basic qualifications?

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Indu