Maintenance Project Manager

This position supports the Maintenance Team and production facility. The Maintenance Project Manager will oversee and execute plantwide preventative maintenance and inventory control programs, as well as support daily operations of the Maintenance Team.

This is a full-time position with daytime hours covering the duration of the production day, primarily Monday through Friday, including early and late hours as needed.

This candidate must be able to work in a dynamic setting, communicate effectively with team members, perform multiple duties, and engage in new opportunities each day.

Manage and expand a plantwide preventative maintenance program

Help oversee daily maintenance processes and operations by structuring department activities, reporting, and scheduling

Identify and perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment

Identify, manage, and control inventory and safety-stock levels

Optimize and integrate PO process with inventory and financial systems

Implement monitoring systems for production and filling equipment

Provide technical solutions when electrical or general control issues arise

Assign and complete plant maintenance and work order requests/repairs

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Follow Safe Quality Foods protocols

Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience required

Mechanic skills related to food manufacturing facility and related equipment

Experience with reliability, design, planning and scheduling of predictive and preventative maintenance concepts

Experience with inventory control and project management

Strong communication skills required, especially in relation to verbal communication between mechanics, operators, and supervisors across departments

Strong attention to detail

Must be a self-starter and self-motivated

Must be able to manage changing priorities associated with a fast-paced, team environment

Benefits

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Health insurance

Various supplemental insurance policies available after 90-day introductory period

Life insurance available after completion of 90-day introductory period

401-K retirement plan available after one year of employment

Option to participate in uniform program

I. Rice is an equal opportunity employer and derives our staff skills through a diverse and talented workforce. This person will work closely with all departments and persons in our facility and must conduct themselves professionally at all times.