Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job description

THIS IS A 3RD SHIFT MAINTENANCE POSITION. - Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to ensure goals of the department are met. - Communicate directly with operations to coordinate maintenance and repairs for equipment. - Communicate with QA to ensure effective participation by the maintenance technicians in the implementation of QA policies and procedures. - Implement programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness. - Assist with planning and implementing plant improvements and expansions. - Ensure all maintenance technicians are trained on the most updated version of the operating procedures. - Monitor operation of plant equipment and systems. - Supervise plant maintenance staff. - Initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance program based on best practices, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance. Qualifications: - Some college or technical certification preferred - 5+ years managing a maintenance department required, poultry industry preferred - Strong demonstrated written and verbal communication skills