Manage all activities of the Facilities Department (Maintenance and Utilities) to support each department at the plant and ensure fulfillment of Company goals. Essential Functions 1. Manage the Facilities Department to support: Facility Safety Capacity Assurance Production Growth Quality Assurance Process equipment (including material handling equipment) and utility maintenance Process and Utility efficiency improvements Refrigeration System operations Continuous Process and Plant improvements 2. Develop and implement methods to improve efficiencies of plant utilities and production processes. 3. Insure all new equipment and utility installations meet USDA requirements and the Plant's strategic plan. 4. Improve process and facility efficiencies and reduce production downtime through a predictive/preventive maintenance system. 5. Develop and administer the capital and expense budget for the plant. 6. Support personal development of all Facilities Department associates. 7. Ensure all maintenance associates are properly trained to meet organization demands. 8. Ensure all Facilities associates adhere to company policies and work rules regarding HAACP, SQF, GMP and SOP. 9. Ensure best value in purchase of materials and labor for all Facilities related work. 10. Ensure that the Plant meets OSHA, EPA, BOCA, DEQ, Board of Health, and other federal, state, and local agencies regulatory requirements. 11. Support the Senior Facilities Manager in any assigned projects and accomplishment of Company goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred Five (5) to seven (7) years maintenance or utility management experience Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred Strong project management skills Experience with Oracle EAM or other computerized maintenance management systems required Food manufacturing experience Contractor management experience RCA, A3, 5Why or similar problem solving experience desired Ability to read, analyze and interpret general information on a technical level Ability to effectively present information and communicate with all levels of management Good analytical and logical problem solving skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable Process Safety Management training or knowledge of PSM preferred Maintenance management experience in the meat industry preferred