Job Summary:

This role supports the Maintenance and Utilities Manager by leading, coordinating, and optimizing maintenance teams across the facility—including production, preprocessing, clean in place (CIP) equipment, facilities/utilities, and environmental programs. The position ensures safe, high-quality operations within established P&L and regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks:

Maintenance Operations Leadership

· Oversee all utilities of maintenance operations and serve as a primary departmental point of contact.

· Ensure adherence to safety, food safety, GMP, and regulatory standards; promote accountability and disciplined execution of procedures

· Communicate effectively with management, co‑workers, and direct reports to coordinate activities and share information.

· Allocate personnel and schedule work based on plant priorities

· Ensure the implementation of best practices between lines such that all workshops benefit from lessons learned throughout the plant.

· Facilitate sharing and implementation of maintenance best practices within Nampa and across other company plants.

Preventative Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

· Oversee the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and partner with Technical Services for optimization. Plan, purchase, kit, and schedule PMs for the utility technicians.

· Use fact‑based root cause analysis to implement corrective actions and achieve performance and financial targets.

· Apply 5S, Lean, and continuous improvement principles to drive operational excellence

· Effective use of CMMS for data‑driven decision‑making and cost improvement.

Workshop & Repairable Management

· Monitor work areas to ensure compliance with safety protocols, including OSHA and safety requirements.

· Manage repairable parts activities including test bench operations, inventory, KPIs, and quality of repaired components.

· Lead the implementation and sustainability of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives within the plant

· Collaborate with direct manager and the Technical Services manager to ensure proper budgeting, planning and spending associated with maintenance consumables, spare parts, and maintenance services.

Facilities, Utilities, and Environmental Programs

· Oversee maintenance activities for facilities, utilities, and environmental compliance programs

· Ensure proper monitoring of utilities metrics (wastewater, electrical, nitrogen, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, life safety systems) and coordinate optimization initiatives

· Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.

Team & Performance Management

· Lead and develop Maintenance Supervisors to ensure equipment reliability and team competency

· Oversee maintenance training processes and mechanic qualification pathways.

· Identify and propose training programs to strengthen team skill sets.

· Partner with HR to address personnel issues and support consistent application of company policies.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Leadership

· Participate as a member of the extended plant leadership team and support cross‑functional collaboration.

· Lead or participate in investigations and root cause analyses; support corrective actions.

· Identify and justify improvements that enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency

All other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicator (KPI):

· OEE

· Downtime

· PM accuracy and completion

· Repairable parts management

· First‑time‑right maintenance execution

Position Requirements:

EDUCATION

· Bachelor's degree in engineering or Operations; or 10 years of maintenance or food manufacturing experience in lieu of degree

EXPERIENCE

· 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing

· Experience with CMMS systems, Microsoft Suite, and automated/mechanical equipment preferred.

· Utilities experience (boilers, wastewater, steam, compressed air, fire systems, HVAC, facility management, electrical distribution) required.

· Experience managing contractors and cross‑functional coordination to review and implement contracts.

· Experience using Copilot preferred

SKILLS

· Strong commitment to safety, food safety, and GMP compliance.

· Proven ability to meet operational goals while fostering a positive work environment

· Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

· Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English to provide accurate and timely information to team members.

· Ability to manage complex technical processes and automated equipment.

· Skilled in navigating personnel issues and driving accountability.

· Collaborative working style with strong influence and change management capability.

· Adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.

· Broad business understanding to manage cross‑departmental projects.

· Strong computer and ERP competencies.

· Must have a passion for being on the production floor and being actively involved in production at the ground level.

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant.

· Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per day and be on his/her feet for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to travel via airplane within the U.S. and Internationally.

· Must be available for off hour support for a 24 hour a day business.