Maintenance Director

Job Description Summary A Maintenance Director is responsible for managing and directing the maintenance department. This includes planning, coordinating, and supervising both preventive and unplanned maintenance activities for the facilities, freezers, machinery, and equipment. This role involves strategic planning and implementation of maintenance programs that uphold safety standards and operational efficiency. The director coordinates the activities of the maintenance team, manages departmental budgets, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. The Maintenance Director collaborates with other department heads to align maintenance schedules with organizational goals and oversees capital improvement projects and vendor relationships. Positions Supervised Engineering Technicians Maintenance Supervisor/Manager and Maintenance Purchasing Administrator Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all facilities and equipment to ensure operational readiness. 2. Formulate and manage the annual maintenance budget for all facilities, including forecasting expenses and justifying capital expenditure requests. 3. Prepares and controls capital projects within budget constraints to meet departmental goals, assuring accurate cost analyses and project completion dates. 4. Monitors, trouble-shoots, and tests of new methods and procedures and/or newly installed equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications and system efficiencies. Assists with programming changes required as plant requirements dictate. 5. Negotiate and oversee contracts with external vendors and service providers for specialized maintenance, repairs, and construction projects. 6. Reviews and provide recommendations for changes to mechanical drawings and process documentation. 7. Conducts a continuous search for new materials, processes, and procedures to enhance and improve the product line. Interfaces with internal resources and external vendors to evaluate, cost estimate, and select purchase parts. 8. Oversees the preventive maintenance program to maintain production machinery and equipment in proper working condition. Administer a computerized maintenance management system to track work orders, asset history, and resource allocation. 9. Ensure departmental compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including occupational safety and environmental standards. 10. Inspects jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of quality, workmanship, and safety are met. 11. Manage the inventory of spare parts, tools, and essential supplies to minimize downtime and control operational costs. 12. Maintains solid working knowledge of all regulatory requirements relating to wastewater, air quality (emissions), diesel conversion, and other applicable regulations. Monitors compliance, submit all proper documentation and schedules maintenance and repair for all companies and facilities. 13. Coordinate with other department heads to schedule maintenance activities in a way that minimizes disruption to overall operations. 14. The director participates in the weekly senior staff management meeting. Assures effective communication between departments and key personnel. Provides ongoing input to the Vice President Operations and the CEO ⪻esident, especially regarding unusual or serious situations. 15. Delegate responsibility and achieves results through subordinates; maintains order in an environment of changing priorities. 16. Responsible for immediate supervision of departmental staff, including hiring, performance, and disciplinary determinations; conducts staff meetings and initiates wage increases based on meritorious performance; hears and resolves complaints, problems, grievances. Provides training opportunities and skill growth for staff. Maintains appropriate levels of employee relations and morale. 17. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars requiring periodic travel. 18. Other duties as assigned. 19. Regular attendance during established business hours is an essential requirement of the position. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience B.S. degree in facilities management, engineering or business administration equivalent from an accredited college or university. Five years' experience in increasingly responsible positions. Sound knowledge and demonstrated ability in maintenance principles and disciplines, employed manufacturing processes, technical report preparation, and meeting deadlines. Knowledgeable of building codes and safety regulations. Considerable skill in arriving at cost estimates on complex projects. Technical and administrative aspects of all phases of building inspections, building codes and city ordinances; contractor licenses; regulations and guidelines prepared by state and federal agencies relative to plant inspection requirements; and general construction techniques. Sound knowledge and experience of the principles and practices of business administration, including personnel practices, employment laws, and fiscal management practices; and the appropriate methods and means of dealing with human behavior situations in a variety of circumstances. Leadership skills Demonstrated initiative and ability to think creatively to identify business opportunities Ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth. PC-based computing experience (word processing-Word, spreadsheet-Excel, email-Outlook). Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD) and PLC programming. An equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend English and comprehend company policy and state and federal regulations as well as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to persuade and negotiate conflicts and problems. Ability to identify and resolve administrative problems. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to relate well with all levels of MFP staff, growers, customers, and other businesspeople. Because of considerable interaction with all groups, effective language and human relations skills are essential. Professional writing skills to compose memos, letters and other business correspondence, observing all rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Mathematical Skills Ability to create, review and understand departmental budgets. 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. Ability to review cost data, analyze and make recommendations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Reasoning Ability Ability to assess operational, program, staffing, and fiscal needs. Ability to research, assess and apply appropriate laws, rules, and regulations to the work environment Ability to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment and make timely decisions. Ability to manage details and comprehend the full scope of the Engineering/Maintenance department. 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 in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Ability to coordinate materials and schedules to meet deadlines and budget goals. Environmental Conditions Indoors in an office environment (40%) and in and out of doors in the processing plant (60%). Potential workplace hazards in the laboratory and processing plant. All safety regulations and use of PPE's will be followed. Works long and irregular hours and under pressure conditions Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions. Manages multiple deadlines. Company Description With a reputation built on our employee's commitment to outstanding product quality and customer service, Milne utilizes innovative technologies and rigorous quality controls to provide healthy fruit products that are 100% natural to meet the needs of a diverse consumer marketplace. Founded in 1955, Milne Fruit Products is the industry leader in creating fruit juices, concentrates, purees and custom blends for the industrial food and beverage markets. Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k), after 12 month eligibility period Life insurance Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Paid Vacation Sick Pay Holiday Pay Continuing education program Bonus Eligible Maintenance Director Prosser, WA 99350 $145,000

• $165,000 a year
• Full-time $145,000
• $165,000 a year
• Full-time Job Description Summary A Maintenance Director is responsible for managing and directing the maintenance department.

This includes planning, coordinating, and supervising both preventive and unplanned maintenance activities for the facilities, freezers, machinery, and equipment. This role involves strategic planning and implementation of maintenance programs that uphold safety standards and operational efficiency. The director coordinates the activities of the maintenance team, manages departmental budgets, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. The Maintenance Director collaborates with other department heads to align maintenance schedules with organizational goals and oversees capital improvement projects and vendor relationships. Positions Supervised Engineering Technicians Maintenance Supervisor/Manager and Maintenance Purchasing Administrator Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all facilities and equipment to ensure operational readiness. 2. Formulate and manage the annual maintenance budget for all facilities, including forecasting expenses and justifying capital expenditure requests. 3. Prepares and controls capital projects within budget constraints to meet departmental goals, assuring accurate cost analyses and project completion dates. 4. Monitors, trouble-shoots, and tests of new methods and procedures and/or newly installed equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications and system efficiencies. Assists with programming changes required as plant requirements dictate. 5. Negotiate and oversee contracts with external vendors and service providers for specialized maintenance, repairs, and construction projects. 6. Reviews and provide recommendations for changes to mechanical drawings and process documentation. 7. Conducts a continuous search for new materials, processes, and procedures to enhance and improve the product line. Interfaces with internal resources and external vendors to evaluate, cost estimate, and select purchase parts. 8. Oversees the preventive maintenance program to maintain production machinery and equipment in proper working condition. Administer a computerized maintenance management system to track work orders, asset history, and resource allocation. 9. Ensure departmental compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including occupational safety and environmental standards. 10. Inspects jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of quality, workmanship, and safety are met. 11. Manage the inventory of spare parts, tools, and essential supplies to minimize downtime and control operational costs. 12. Maintains solid working knowledge of all regulatory requirements relating to wastewater, air quality (emissions), diesel conversion, and other applicable regulations. Monitors compliance, submit all proper documentation and schedules maintenance and repair for all companies and facilities. 13. Coordinate with other department heads to schedule maintenance activities in a way that minimizes disruption to overall operations. 14. The director participates in the weekly senior staff management meeting. Assures effective communication between departments and key personnel. Provides ongoing input to the Vice President Operations and the CEO ⪻esident, especially regarding unusual or serious situations. 15. Delegate responsibility and achieves results through subordinates; maintains order in an environment of changing priorities. 16. Responsible for immediate supervision of departmental staff, including hiring, performance, and disciplinary determinations; conducts staff meetings and initiates wage increases based on meritorious performance; hears and resolves complaints, problems, grievances. Provides training opportunities and skill growth for staff. Maintains appropriate levels of employee relations and morale. 17. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars requiring periodic travel. 18. Other duties as assigned. 19. Regular attendance during established business hours is an essential requirement of the position. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience B.S. degree in facilities management, engineering or business administration equivalent from an accredited college or university. Five years' experience in increasingly responsible positions. Sound knowledge and demonstrated ability in maintenance principles and disciplines, employed manufacturing processes, technical report preparation, and meeting deadlines. Knowledgeable of building codes and safety regulations. Considerable skill in arriving at cost estimates on complex projects. Technical and administrative aspects of all phases of building inspections, building codes and city ordinances; contractor licenses; regulations and guidelines prepared by state and federal agencies relative to plant inspection requirements; and general construction techniques. Sound knowledge and experience of the principles and practices of business administration, including personnel practices, employment laws, and fiscal management practices; and the appropriate methods and means of dealing with human behavior situations in a variety of circumstances. Leadership skills Demonstrated initiative and ability to think creatively to identify business opportunities Ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth. PC-based computing experience (word processing-Word, spreadsheet-Excel, email-Outlook). Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD) and PLC programming. An equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend English and comprehend company policy and state and federal regulations as well as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to persuade and negotiate conflicts and problems. Ability to identify and resolve administrative problems. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to relate well with all levels of MFP staff, growers, customers, and other businesspeople. Because of considerable interaction with all groups, effective language and human relations skills are essential. Professional writing skills to compose memos, letters and other business correspondence, observing all rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Mathematical Skills Ability to create, review and understand departmental budgets. 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. Ability to review cost data, analyze and make recommendations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Reasoning Ability Ability to assess operational, program, staffing, and fiscal needs. Ability to research, assess and apply appropriate laws, rules, and regulations to the work environment Ability to make decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment and make timely decisions. Ability to manage details and comprehend the full scope of the Engineering/Maintenance department. 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 in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Ability to coordinate materials and schedules to meet deadlines and budget goals. Environmental Conditions Indoors in an office environment (40%) and in and out of doors in the processing plant (60%). Potential workplace hazards in the laboratory and processing plant. All safety regulations and use of PPE's will be followed. Works long and irregular hours and under pressure conditions Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions. Manages multiple deadlines. Company Description With a reputation built on our employee's commitment to outstanding product quality and customer service, Milne utilizes innovative technologies and rigorous quality controls to provide healthy fruit products that are 100% natural to meet the needs of a diverse consumer marketplace. Founded in 1955, Milne Fruit Products is the industry leader in creating fruit juices, concentrates, purees and custom blends for the industrial food and beverage markets. Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k), after 12 month eligibility period Life insurance Short-term Disability Long-term Disability Paid Vacation Sick Pay Holiday Pay Continuing education program Bonus Eligible