Chief Engineer

Alpha Baking Co., Inc.

Manitowoc, WI

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Bakery, Bandsaw, Bill of Materials (BOM), Blueprints, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Disciplinary Action, Drilling, Electricity, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Lathe, Leadership, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, OSHA, People Management, Physical Demands, Plant Management, Plasma, Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Tracking, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulations, Risk, Sanitation, Schematics, System Operations, Team Player, Time Management, Welding
LOCATION
Manitowoc, WI
POSTED
19 days ago
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage plant maintenance personnel.Ensure machinery and support systems operating at maximum efficiency.Oversee preventive maintenance (PM) program and schedule.Oversee the “Red Tag” program to monitor adherence to food safety goals through the maintenance, sanitation and quality verification steps for all maintenance work performed in food safety risk areas.Maintain a good working relationship with all other departments.Oversee training and cross-training of mechanics in performing a wide range of both, mechanical and electrical repairs on a range of equipment. Assist with training efforts as needed.Required to come in during off shifts if needed for breakdowns and must be available to be contacted during off hours.Oversee completion of project jobs from preparing BOM list to completed job.Ensure all mechanics, visitors, contractors, and all other Employees on the assigned shift are following all Company and OSHA rules relating to safety, GMPs, security, and PPE policies and guidelines to keep the plant in compliance.Ensure all mechanics are following all EPA rules and regulations.Administer disciplinary action in accordance with Company policy where needed.Oversee the isolation of repetitive line problems, working with the line leaders, Supervisor and Manager to come to a proper solution.Communicate in a timely manner all pertinent issues.Notify the Quality Assurance Manager of any potential food safety risk.Oversee the scheduling of work for all maintenance personnel on the shift.Communicate and administer all Company policies and procedures consistently. WORKING RELATIONSHIP: Necessary to work as a team supporting and communicating properly with the other members of the production line and maintenance.Position interfaces with all department management, leads and machine operators to determine extent of maintenance assistance.Assists contractors as needed.Works closely with leaders and managementSupervises other mechanicsPerform all other duties as assigned. Required qualifications, skills and experience : QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.Electrical – better than average troubleshooting knowledge of 3 phase 480VAC, control circuits of 110VAC and 24DC, AB PLCsWelding – able to weld with TIG and stickCutting - torch, band saw, grinder, plasma cutter.Fabricating – able to fabricate simple guards, covers, catch pans, etc.Drilling/ Milling – knowledge of use: power drills, dill press, mill and lathe machinesMS Office – fluent in MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word.Good communication and leadership skills5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, bakery experience preferred5 years of prior Supervisory/Management experienceBetter than average knowledge of maintenance functions such as electrical, electrical controls, PLCs, plumbing, conveyors, motors/gearboxes, read schematics/blueprints PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Pushing, pulling, bendingAble to work on feet for the entire shift.Perform tasks requiring standing, lifting, pulling, climbing of machinery and/or tooling.Work in high ambient temperatures.

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Alpha Baking Co., Inc.