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 Purpose of Role:
This position contributes sound people management, technical problem solving and project management skills to protect and manage the rice processing and packaging equipment.  It requires adherence to planning and scheduling best practices, providing technical solutions for plant issues and managing the storeroom to achieve department objectives.  This position manages both internal and external resources to support activities on the site.   This position also actively participates and contributes to the success of area continuous improvement teams and manages the site security, safety, and environmental programs.
 
Principal Accountabilities:
Continuous Improvement -  The incumbent role plays a critical leadership role for the operations and maintenance team. Lean practices will be accomplished through developing and maintaining a technical group that increases factory rates and utilization. Implements and executes preventive maintenance, early management and fMos practices.
 
Conversion - Actively participate and collaborate with all functional areas to properly maintain and improve the plant assets to deliver metrics (Plant Service Level (PSL), TRS, productivity, quality, safety, waste reduction, etc.) within the assigned area.
 
Change Agent - Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive reliability improvement program, which will ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe and reliable method
 
Associate Advocacy - Effectively manage direct reports to ensure maintenance best practices are being followed and developed.  Ensure that each report has results-based objectives, timely performance reviews, and appropriate career development counseling.  Ensure that each maintenance associate has the necessary skills to meet their job expectations and develop a detailed improvement program where necessary.
 
Technology Advancement - Technically support maintenance technicians in performing the engineering and maintenance tasks.
 
Area Strategy - Manage Maintenance costs to ensure the budgeting process is accurate and the department meets the business requirements.  Participate in Engineering Projects in assigned area to ensure that reliability, maintainability, cost effectiveness, and safety requirements are delivered.  Provide Safety, Security, and Environmental perspective to site staff regarding issues which may have an impact.
 
Operations Strategy - Provide Safety, Security, and Environmental counsel to site staff regarding issues which may have an impact on the site.
 
Personal Development - Keep abreast of managerial and technical competencies both within and outside Company 
  Mission Critical Competencies:
•         Building Effective Teams
•         Motivating Others
•         Listening
•         Managing and Measuring Work
•         Hiring and Staffing
•         Developing Direct Reports
•         Drive for Results
•         Managerial Courage
 
Minimum Qualifications:
•         An undergraduate degree preferred in one of the Engineering, basic sciences or business related disciplines (or equivalent experience)
•         7 years experience in a technical manufacturing environment
•         Minimum 3 years in a leadership role within maintenance
•         Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control
•         Working knowledge of Electrical Systems
•         Working knowledge of Mechanical Systems
•         Working knowledge of compressed air system and components
•         Working knowledge of boilers
•         Working knowledge of Preventative Maintenance Programs and Systems
•         Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely
•         Successful completion of a drug and background screen
•         Understanding of major functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with all levels and functions.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
•         Minimum 1 year experience in a food production environment
•         3 years experience in a supervisory or managerial role in a Lean/fMos principles
•         Working Knowledge of high voltage systems
•         Experience with Reading Electrical Blue Prints
•         Demonstrated experience working in Safety
•         Project Management
•         Experience with planning and managing a site's maintenance budget.
•         Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, internet software, e-mail.
•         Ability to work any shift as needed
•         Ability to tolerate an ambiguous environment.
•         Working knowledge of OSHA/EPA requirements and related guidelines.
•         Working knowledge of Lock Out Tag Out Procedures
•          Working knowledge of property protection insurance requirements.