Assistant Maintenance Manager - Whey

Lactalis USA
United States, Idaho, Nampa
Nov 23, 2024
Description We are offering a $5,000 Hiring Bonus to new hires who fill this open role by December 30, 2022. Bonus amount is a gross amount - $2,500 will be paid out 90 days after hire with the additional $2,500 being paid out in paycheck 180 days after hire. Lactalis North America is currently seeking candidates to join our Maintenance team in Nampa, Idaho. Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY* are at the heart of everything we do. If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirt, hands-on responsibility and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you! Lactalis North America: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE. From your PASSION to ours Responsible to ensure entire plant is running smoothly and in a safe, productive way. Focus on production quality, and people. Identifies, investigates and works to solve any problems that arise. Will supervise maintenance team and assist in tasks when needed. Lead team in effective decision making in regards to safety, production and goals of the plant. Maintain, repair and keep downtime to a minimum of all manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: Ensures equipment is properly operating. Order parts when necessary. Train employees on proper equipment usage. Inputs and maintains inventory information in computer system (i.e. vendor, order points, etc). Total responsibility for all aspects of inventory; organizes inventory control devices. Maintains maintenance budget records. Ships and receives UPS, Feeder, etc for South Park Plant Attends all departmental and other essential meetings as required. Organizes and maintains inventory. Determines obsolete inventory and works with controllers, ensuring proper disposal. Works with present suppliers on negotiating price and delivery; Seeks alternative suppliers, new products, and better prices. Assists with parts room inventory as needed. Assists manager and superintendent on any cost saving ideas. Responsible for all inventory cost data. Works closely with Maintenance Manager in developing budgets Conducts miscellaneous research, simulations, and comparisons as needed. Develops and implements any new reporting tools as needed. Propose technical and organizational improvements to his or her line management Be involved in trials (machines, products, processes etc. Organize his or her team's output (efficiencies, headcount etc.) Plan and schedule manpower consistent with production requirements. Apply any environmental regulations and ensure they are respected Propose improvements Apply the safety rules and ensure they are implemented and followed Participate in analyzing occupational hazards Prevent potential risks Take necessary measures if people are performing unsafe acts or are in an unsafe environment From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education Associate's Degree from a two year college or technical school preferred Experience 5 - 6 years experience in maintenance department preferred or equivalent 5 - 6 years management experience Specialized Knowledge Computer software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus, Kronos, Ultraware, Syswin, and AB software Food Manufacturing Management Skills / Abilities Ability to interpret variety of technical instructions Ability to work well with others and possess strong personal qualities Strong communication abilities in both written and verbal Basic knowledge of operating systems word processing and data spreadsheets Strong ability to listen to personnel over maintenance concerns. Displays good math, technical and decision making skills Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education Associate's Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred. Experience 3 - 5 years' experience in maintenance department preferred or equivalent Specialized Knowledge Ability to interpret variety of technical instructions. Basic knowledge of operating systems word processing and data spreadsheets Displays good math Skills/Abilities Ability to work well with others and possess strong personal qualities Strong communication abilities in both written and verbal Strong ability to listen to personnel over maintenance concerns. Decision making skills Sign On Bonus & Pay: $5000 sign on bonus through December 30, 2022! ($2,500 after 90 days, $2,500 after 180 days)