Maintenance Manager - Schwan's Company

CJ Foods USA Inc. is the U.S. food operations headquarters for CJ Cheiljedang. Since its opening in 1978, CJ Foods has quickly become a major manufacturer and distributor of Asian food products with a focus on Korean food. Through our brands, Bibigo and Annie Chun's, we are able to offer an extensive range of packaged food products, including dumplings, noodles and sauces. Backed by a global company with over 60 years of experience in the food industry, CJ Foods’ mission is to drive awareness of Asian food, especially Korean food, and provide only the best quality products to U.S. households across the nation.



We are hiring a Maintenance Manager at our CJ ethnic foods plant in Robbinsville, NJ. This person leads or directs plant maintenance activities for all shifts within their assigned area, including preventative maintenance, floor maintenance diagnosis and repair, emergency maintenance, refrigeration, equipment noise control, electrical, purchasing and inventory, license and standards compliance and safety procedures. They study, prioritize and schedule maintenance work for each shift ensuring equipment and facility is properly maintained and functioning as needed for business requirements.



What you will get from us:





+ A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees



+ A great opportunity to work on exciting, strategic projects in partnership with key leaders: showcase your technical skills to make a big impact on the profitable growth of CJ Foods



+ Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured and highly skilled



+ Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of benefits





Responsibilities:





+ Directs and is involved in the diagnoses of electrical, mechanical, programmable controller, computers, plumbing, and similar operational problems, including major repairs, directing corrective action as necessary minimizing effects on production requirements.



+ Reads and interprets schematic drawings and diagrams required to perform maintenance on or install plant equipment and retains files of drawings, diagrams, parts list, and manuals.



+ Determines equipment capabilities and requirements by conducting tests under operational conditions and proposes improvements. Investigates ways to reduce downtime and improve equipment and employee utilization and presents proposals to Manager for review and approval. Involved in the capital project development, management and review and implementation as necessary.



+ Responsible for the effective utilization of employees, skills development, mechanical downtime, equipment effectiveness, housekeeping, safety, policy administration, discipline, employee relations, cost control and problem solving while ensuring budgeted performance is monitored and compliant.



+ Ensures that plant facilities and equipment meet OSHA standards.



+ Responsible to ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner and that all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is worn as necessary.



+ Ensures employees receive the proper safety training in accordance with Company, Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.



+ Manages, trains and develops Maintenance Supervisors, who are most typically their direct reports.



+ Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.





Qualifications:



Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.



Years of Related Experience: 5-9 years related experience.



Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:





+ High School diploma plus at least 5 years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience.



+ Related course work in electrical, mechanical or programmable logic controls.



+ Managerial or supervisory experience.



+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.



+ Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.



+ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.



+ Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.



+ Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.



+ Good computer skills utilizing SAP, Outlook, Excel, and Word.



+ Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.



+ Ability to train all levels of maintenance positions.



+ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.



+ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished inwritten, oral, diagram, or schedule form.



+ Good mechanical, people, math, communication, and problem solving skills.



+ Ability to work with people under stress.



+ Demonstrated organizational ability to handle project management, multiple tasks, prioritizing is necessary, and meeting required deadlines.



+ Good communication and effective, positive interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively in a diverse work group.



+ Previous Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required, preferably in the food industry.



+ Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.



+ Proactive in seeking solutions and continuous improvement opportunities.



+ Willing to be involved as necessary with all shifts.





The employing subsidiaries of CJ Foods are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.