CITTERIO USA · 3 months ago
ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Freeland,PA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCitterio USA is a food production company seeking an Engineering & Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations within their facility. The role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of equipment, driving operational excellence, and managing capital projects and budgeting.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the daily operations of the maintenance department to ensure optimal equipment reliability and plant uptime
Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of planned and predictive/preventive maintenance activities, using root cause analysis and problem-solving to mitigate issues
Utilizing the newest technologies and software for reporting, presentations and analysis
Create a culture of breakdown elimination
Develop, implement, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all production machinery, utilities, and facility systems
Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to minimize equipment downtime and meet production schedules
Drive Strategic Cost Savings – Lead cost ideation and diagnostics, execute high-value projects (SMED, 6W2H, Why-Why), and support standard work efforts and budgeting
Ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA, FDA, USDA, and other relevant standards
Supervise, coach, and mentor maintenance supervisors, technicians, and support staff
Establish performance objectives, provide regular feedback, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
Identify skill gaps and develop training programs to enhance the technical capabilities of the maintenance team
Partner with engineering, operations, and executive leadership on the planning, budgeting, and execution of capital expenditure (CapEx) projects
Lead maintenance efforts on facility expansions, equipment installations, and system upgrades to improve production capacity, efficiency, and sustainability
Serve as the primary liaison for contractors, vendors, and consultants involved in construction, installation, and special projects
Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget, including labor, spare parts, services, and project costs
Identify energy efficiency initiatives
Monitor expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary targets while maintaining high operational standards
Optimize Operational Efficiency – Identify and eliminate sources of loss, improve OEE, and benchmark best practices across the manufacturing plant
Deploy strategic methodologies, systems, and tools, such as Autonomous Maintenance, Reliability Maintenance, Problem Solving, Process Mapping, etc. to deliver site OEE and cost savings goals
Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to equipment, facilities, and environmental impact
Drive continuous improvements in plant safety, energy conservation, and waste reduction
Support sustainability initiatives aligned with corporate goals and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical experience considered
8–10+ years of progressive maintenance experience in a food production, manufacturing, or processing environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record managing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, as well as leading CapEx and facility expansion projects
In-depth knowledge of industrial equipment, utilities (HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, compressors, etc.), and plant automation systems
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance standards (OSHA, FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, etc.)
Exceptional project management, budgeting, and organizational skills
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
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Company
CITTERIO USA
Since 1878 Citterio is producing high quality Italian charcuterie with high-quality selected meat with great care.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase