Welch’s
Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Grandview, Washington, United States · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
Data AnalysisComplianceProject ManagementNegotiationForecastingBudgetingSupply ChainInventory ManagementPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingFood Safety
About the role
- This role is a key member of the plant leadership team and will oversee the development of a high-performing organization focused on safety, reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a 24/7 fruit processing operation.
- The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of maintenance reliability expertise, engineering leadership, people development, and manufacturing operations experience within a highly regulated environment.
- This role functions out of our Grandview, Washington plant location, a fruit processing manufacturing facility where you will be immersed in a dynamic workplace where innovation thrives, and collaboration is key.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Maintenance Supervisors, Planners, Buyers, Controls Engineers, and technicians in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Build a culture focused on safety, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Manage hiring, employee development, performance management, succession planning, and technical training initiatives.
- Partner with plant leadership to strengthen food safety, quality, and operational discipline throughout the facility.
- Lead plant maintenance and reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and increase overall asset performance.
- Implement and sustain TPM-based continuous improvement tools including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and predictive maintenance practices.
- Analyze key plant performance metrics, including OEE, downtime, and maintenance KPIs, to identify and drive operational improvements.
- Evaluate maintenance practices and implement improvements through data analysis and performance benchmarking.
- Lead the development and execution of the plant's multi-year capital plan, including project prioritization, budgeting, forecasting, and execution.
Requirements
- Eight (8) years of experience in food and beverage manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance
- Risk management experience with PSM and ammonia refrigeration systems, or commitment to participate in training and certification within first 12 months of service required.
- Ability to analyze and problem solve various technical related.
- Passionate Community: You are encouraged to have a voice, share your opinions, and have individual impact on the success of the business
Nice to have
- Food manufacturing experience in juice processing, pasteurization, blending, and consumer packaging preferred, or related industry experience.
- Will consider other technical plant backgrounds in lieu of this experience.
- Preferred experience with environmental compliance, including demonstrated project and process management skills and at least 3 years supervisory.
Compensation
- Compensation Package Consisting of Competitive Base Salary and Annual Incentive Plan (Bonus)
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Additional benefits available through Perks at Work
- Compensation Package Consisting of Competitive Base Salary and Annual Incentive Plan (Bonus)
Company info
- Be a part of an inclusive workplace where you not only belong but also have the opportunity to be the best version of yourself
- We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Technical Services Manager, Engineering and Maintenance to lead engineering, maintenance, reliability, utilities, and capital project initiatives at our Grandview, WA manufacturing facility.
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