Morton Salt · 4 months ago
Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering Manager
Manistee, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMorton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future, dedicated to improving lives through their salt products. They are seeking a Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering Manager responsible for overseeing the Maintenance and Engineering departments, ensuring safe operations, and enhancing plant efficiency.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Maintain a safe working environment. Understand, follow and support company policies, procedures, (i.e. lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space, etc.) in addition to corporate and local safety initiatives. Assume responsibility for risk assessment. Manage and encourage all employees and contractors to be proactive in the area of safety and food safety, including anticipating unsafe behaviors, conditions and unusual circumstances
Prepare projects and supervise the installation of assigned projects. This includes reporting on project approval and assuring the completion of the project functions as intended
Responsible for the overall operations of maintenance, buildings, grounds and yard departments
Assist the production departments as requested, maintain equipment for operational efficiency, expedite equipment repairs, increase plant efficiency, and offer training to operational personnel, as identified
Ensure that operating personnel training is conducted through the Maintenance Supervisors, OJT and Apprentice Program
Provide supervision and technical expertise on major machinery, equipment and building break downs, overhauls and maintenance
Monitor and log critical records for the computerized maintenance management system
Available as required to direct maintenance work efforts in the absence of Supervisors
Administer Collective Bargaining Agreement and plant policies
Accept special assignments, responsibilities and duties as they arise
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all Food Safety Program requirements in the facility through the completion of work by the maintenance department, contractor and capital and expense projects and other improvements. Inform the General Manager and QC Manager of any issues, understanding the importance of product quality, integrity, safety, and legality
Is familiar with the Environmental Management System policy, procedures or work instructions and understands the potential consequences of departure from the requirement. Notify management of any observed potential compliance issues or nonconformities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, chemical, or electrical
Proven ability to apply engineering principles to concrete problems and opportunities
Ability to plan and carry out project assignments
Three to five years of Manufacturing supervisory experience
SAP and AutoCAD experience
A self-starter who is capable of managing and performing multiple tasks
Ability to work effectively as part of a problem-solving team
Recognize and respect diverse perspectives expressed by team members, peers, or superiors
Above average written and oral communication skills
Strong technical skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Company
Morton Salt
Morton Salt Helping improve your life and enhancing every day moments at home & beyond since 1848.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Jamie Hay
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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