Maintenance Manager - Voyage Foods

Who We Are

At Voyage Foods, our mission is to make delicious, sustainable, and accessible foods that are better for people and the planet. All of our products work together to support and sustain a food system designed for everyone, now and into the future. We're a team of food scientists, CPG experts, and professionals with a passion for making good food available for generations to come.

What do peanut butter, chocolate, and coffee have in common? They're some of our favorite foods but are often inaccessible and unsustainable. That's why we created our Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate, and Bean-Free Coffee. From food allergies to climate change and unjust labor practices, the foods we love are in serious need of an upgrade. Our future-proofed foods are always top-9 allergen-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, affordable, and most importantly, utterly delicious.

How We Work

We’re a rapidly growing team of people who value diversity in all its forms. We love adding new perspectives and appreciate those who ask questions that help us challenge assumptions, explore new directions, and improve what we’ve already built. We are a group of like-minded difference makers. Curiosity drives our development. We have tenacity and a risk-taking mentality at every level of our organization to keep challenging normalcy. We believe it’s our responsibility to create an environment in which every person can bring their full, authentic selves to work. We push each other to be our best and do our products proud.

This is an exempt position based at our Mason, OH location, and will report directly to the Vice President of Operations.

About the Role

Responsibilities:

Accountable for Maintenance of all production equipment, operation and maintenance of utility services and building facilities.

Have ability to create and develop relationships, to influence, utilize emotional intelligence to effect change through others. 

Research new equipment and technology to enable the Plant to operate in an

extremely competitive environment.

Strong involvement in the initiation, development, and installation of projects/initiatives to improve productivity, plant efficiencies, Team Member safety and product quality. Partner with Corporate Engineering Teams.

Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction programs through new

methodologies.

Ensure successful achievement of global KPI’s in areas of Industrial Safety, Food Safety/Quality/Service/Performance in support of our People.

Utilize proven Site Maintenance metrics and lean practices to minimize production

downtime by ensuring the maintenance staff is scheduled, trained, equipped, and

motivated while ensuring Team Member safety.

Promote Team Member safety and ensure overall compliance to the Occupational

Health and Safety Act.

Promote Team Member compliance to GMPs and all related food safety practices.

Manage all mechanical contracted services (refrigeration, electrical, mechanical).

Manage site preventative maintenance program (CMMS).

Implement improvement in technical programs and projects.

Assist to produce capital requests, develop, and manage a departmental budget.

Administer weekly departmental budget spending responsibilities; report and

address any discrepancies.

Schedule and monitor all installations, equipment reliability work and conduct.

Develop, lead and coach associates, through effective training and

communication.

Requirements

10+ years maintenance experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (preferably in a food manufacturing plant) with a proven history in outstanding results within their scope of responsibility.

7+ year’s progressive maintenance/manufacturing/supervisory experience.

Possesses sound knowledge of troubleshooting, adjusting, or repairing equipment. Including PLCs.

Knowledge of preventative maintenance software (CMMS).

Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, and Excel.

Experience in a food processing environment, food safety/quality, would be an asset.

Ability to maintain composure while managing pressure.

Aptitude and interest in learning while demonstrating leadership in a progressive work environment.

Advanced interpersonal and critical thinking skills

Ability to delegate and hold people accountable for results/satisfactory completion of tasks.

Effective team building skills.

Demonstrated bias for action.

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Effective presentation skills both formally and informally.

Demonstrated ability to strive for results.

Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow GMPs, Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• STD/LTD, Life and AD&D policies
• FSA, HRA, and Mental Health Program Benefits
• 401K Program
• Commuter Benefits
• 20 Paid Days Off + 9 Company Holidays
• Paid Family Leave Program
• Ongoing Team Events, including Weekly Friday Lunches

Voyage Foods is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Voyage Foods is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Voyage Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.