Job Description

Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager will direct all reliability and maintenance activities to ensure that maximum operational potential is realized for the entire plant operation. This includes all functions in the areas of Maintenance Business Management, Maintenance Materials Inventory (MRO), Maintenance Recruit to Retire, Manufacturing Process Reliability and Equipment Reliability, e.g. departmental budgets, computerized maintenance management systems, and corrective maintenance programs. The Manager is also responsible for the development, coordination and execution of maintenance related capital budget items in conjunction with engineering.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assures the safe execution of all maintenance and utility activities, demands that all plant activities are conducted following all safety procedures
• Champions safety as the first consideration of all employees/contractors and promotes a safe work environment through own behaviors
• Maintains facility and assets to meet regulatory guidelines e.g. USDA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA
• Optimizes costs through effective budget planning and management and maintains a cost-effective approach toward asset management and minimizing loss and waste
• Optimizes the Availability and safe operation of production assets through appropriate predictive and preventative maintenance and safe and effective execution of corrective maintenance and projects
• Coordinates major maintenance and project requirements (ex. Overhauls) with manufacturing production and engineering, to include major downtime activities and downtime periods and supports the effort to identify opportunities and develop the Plant's Capital Budget
• Coordinates training of maintenance staff in effective maintenance practices, including effective use of the computerized maintenance management system, problem solving tools, risk and failure analysis, maintenance scheduling and analysis of maintenance related data and equipment histories
• Sets and evaluates departmental goals and objectives through a collaborative effort with maintenance supervisor, factory leadership team, and Regional Reliability Managers.
• Conducts special studies as assigned or self-initiated to improve departmental services, equipment reliability and factory operations or satisfy external requirements
• Provides direction to the operation and maintenance of the Utilities (Air, Steam, Water, Nitrogen, Ammonia, etc.) and Wastewater facilities to assure they meet production demands
• Shares Best Maintenance Practices with other Kraft Heinz maintenance professionals by participating in semi-annual forums and establishing contacts for regular communication

• Ensure parts availability in the MRO stockroom to minimize equipment downtime while balancing economic maintenance inventory management
• Assist with evaluating reliability, utility, facility, production and packaging needs for Capital Equipment
• Oversee and lead the implementation of the Quality Risk Management Process (QRMP) system and operational standards as outlined in the factory's QRMP accountability list
• Owns the Maintenance & Reliability portion of the MRE (Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering) pillar in KHMS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; focus in Engineering or related technical field highly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years leadership experience within a manufacturing environment required
• 5+ years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment required
• Extensive knowledge including but not limited to the following areas: Packaging/Mechanical Operations, Electrical maintenance, Instrumentation, Electronics/Controls, and Utility Systems, as well as boiler and ammonia refrigeration
• Interpersonal and communications skills to motivate, empower, train, direct, lead, evaluate and coach a diverse group of team members to reach their fullest potential
• Ability to effectively plan and manage through change within large enterprise organizations
• Microsoft Office and CMMS experience and proficiency required, SAP experience preferred
• Ability to manage a continuous operation (24 hrs., 7 days per week)

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $88,000.00 - $110,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s): Quality Chef - Cedar Rapids

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

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