Maintenance Manager, Lancaster Plant

Purpose
Oversee the daily operation of the Maintenance Department. Goal is No down time of overall operation. Train, and certify regular and temporary employees on all maintenance equipment and procedures. Maintain the appropriate records and reports required for daily plant operation and daily maintenance works. Monitor employee job performance. Involve in policy making for continued process operation, improvement, and cost reduction. Ensure an orderly and safe workplace. Monitor and manage department labor and operation cost.

Essential functions-Job Duties: The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability-with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties.

To ensure the safety and quality of the products that the line produces

• Enforce all safety rules, procedures and practices, including conducting safety meetings periodically to reinforce the issue with all maintenance crew.
• Direct management of superintendents, preparing work schedules, assigning specific duties, and verifying results. Enforce accuracy and completion of every maintenance work.
• Monitor and report internal budgets on a consistent and regular basis to assess whether targets are being met.
• Review and improve internal budget processes by monitoring the accuracy and timeliness of budget processes to identify areas for improvement and implement cost effective plans for department.
• Communicate company direction to superintendents and maintenance crews to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all equipment's are operating in normal condition and communicate with the production managers of each shift regarding the condition and performance of equipment.
• Supervise work assignment for all maintenance crew.
• Perform necessary analysis, estimate, and preparation for all maintenance work such as repair, modification, improvement and new installation.
• Supervise performance, operation, fabrication and workmanship of all maintenance crew.
• Ensure all assignments to the crew are performed within the specified time frame and in accordance with proper procedure.
• Supervises orders; assuring department receives necessary materials and parts for maintenance work.
• Supervise purchasing, use, and inventory of parts (record inventory of major parts and materials) Keep records of the preventative maintenance inspection, repair and modification for all equipment. (Records must be kept for a possible OSHA Audit).
• Ensure outside contractors, inspectors and sales persons conducting business with maintenance are following Nissin's rules and regulations and are reporting all the details.
• Keep accurate records of water usage, natural gas usage for each boiler, chemicals usage of maintenance. (Records must be kept for a possible audit.)
• Prepare month end reports to major repair, topics, labor matters, utility usage and other maintenance issue.
• Assist in proposing, planning and designing the capital investments, and estimate the cost of the investments.
• Assist in executing and supervising the progress and completion of the capital investments.
• Assist in completing the capital investment and filing the closed project report to list the capital investments to the asset book.
• Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance area. Ensure sanitation rules are followed.
• Effectively communicate to management, production, HR, QA or other departments with any areas of concern depending upon the situation.
• Attend all required meeting and communicate to superintendents and all maintenance crew.

Secondary Functions - Job Duties: The following duties are considered secondary to the essential functions listed above.

• Review daily production results, yield and loss.
• Make arrangements for outside service works.
• Audit all purchase orders and check requests.
• Maintain an organizational chart.
• Answer telephones and take messages.
• Assist maintenance work as needed.
• Take information and estimate required for maintenance work.
• Supervise and assist special projects e.g. machine modification.
• Praise / Discipline employees when situations arise.
• Maintain knowledge of related to maintenance matters.
• Follow the schedule of governmental or legal requirement issues.
• Maintain most effective labor allocation and work schedule.
• Decrease turnover, by recruiting and retaining quality employees.
• Ensure all shifts have coverage in regards to staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees in the maintenance department. Responsibilities include training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering or equivalent; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment: Welding machine, Plasma cutter, Lathe machine, Milling machine, Table drill machine, Man lifter, Power tools, Bench grinder, Saw machine, Gas torch, Hand tools, Hydraulic tool, Pneumatic tools, Multi-meter, Tachometer, Thermometer, Caliper, Micrometer, Forklift, Personal computer workstation, Facsimile machine, Printer, Telephone, Calculator, Alarm system, Boiler, Deaerator, Pump, Air compressor, Air dryer, Air conditioner, Exhaust fan, Swamp cooler, Silo system, Sifter system, Air conveying system, Chiller system, Production equipment, Fire sprinkler system, Building, Stretch wrap machine, hand jack, battery chargers, electric chain hoist, Tape gun, Scale, Overhead doors, and Hand held radio.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and speak effectively in groups and is capable to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills: He or she must understand units that are used in the plant, gallons, litters, inches, meters, kilograms and pounds and others.

Computer Skills: Basic skills required. (Windows, Excel, Word, PLC (Mitsubishi, A&B) and Email)

Reasoning Ability: Must have the ability to apply common sense to understanding and carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Must have the ability to resolve and deal with problems involving a concrete variables in standardized situations within the production processing operation.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection.

About Us:

It started with the inspiration of the creator of instant noodles, founder Momofuku Ando, in 1958. Since we entered the U.S. in 1970, our flagship brands, Cup Noodles, and Top Ramen have maintained a firm foothold in U.S. pop culture. We invite you to join Team Nissin to support this legacy of innovation and to deliver noodle happiness to consumers, employees, partners, and the community in a meaningful and sustainable way. Let's evolve how people think about instant ramen as you discover opportunities for professional growth while being part of this $4 billion global company built from a simple block of noodles.

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Nissin Foods participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process may be completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to check the work authorization status of persons who have been offered employment at Nissin Foods. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. Human Resources.

Location: Bausman, PA, US

Posted Date: 11/25/2024