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Central Garden & Pet Company Senior Maintenance Manager in Neptune City, New Jersey
Description
We are seeking a results-oriented Senior Maintenance Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of our maintenance program. The ideal candidate will be a skilled leader with a strong understanding of maintenance practices and a proven ability to manage staff and resources effectively.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
- Supervise and provide guidance to a team of maintenance mechanics specializing in plastics processing equipment.
- Monitor the performance of maintenance mechanics, as well as third party contractors and service providers.
- Assign work tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
- Consistently maintain inventory of tools, materials, and equipment, ensuring their availability for repairs.
- Train and develop the skills of the maintenance team members.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment, machinery, identify maintenance needs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities including work orders, inspections, and repairs.
- Evaluate the condition of equipment and systems, identify potential issues, and recommend repairs or replacements.
- Responsible for knowing all parts of the injection molding process including, but not limited to, set-up and tear down, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance and workflow.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Generate reports on maintenance performance including key performance indicators (KPIs), downtime, and costs.
- Stay updated with industry best practices and new technologies related to maintenance management.
- Provide regular updates and recommendations to the management team regarding maintenance strategies, improvements, and cost-saving opportunities.
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field (often preferred).
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a maintenance leadership role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing maintenance programs.
- Strong understanding of maintenance principles and practices, including preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
- In-depth knowledge of various manufacturing equipment and their maintenance requirements.
- Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for work order management, inventory control, and reporting.
- Working knowledge of relevant safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA).
- Ability to analyze maintenance data to identify trends, root causes of equipment failures, and opportunities for improvement.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team of maintenance technicians.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Ability to delegate tasks effectively and prioritize workload.
- Ability to manage budgets and resources efficiently.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, engineering)
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Supervisor and/or Manager or similar role within a manufacturing environment. Preferred injection molding and/or extrusion.
- Solid understanding of technical aspects of blueprint reading, hydraulics, pneumatics, and schematics.
- Required knowledge in plastics processing machinery, including extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, and related systems.
- Demonstrate strong management skills, drive, and a willingness to "roll up their sleeves" to get the job done.
- Effective team building skills, proven ability to deliver results, strong ability to multi-task and prioritize, and the ability to effectively manage conflict, and maintain strong employee relations.
- Effective PC skills required (Microsoft Office).
- High visibility on the production floor.
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Free Life and Disability Insurance.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to thousands of free online courses.
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications).
- Referral Program with cash bonus.
- Access to on-demand pay.
- Paid parental leave.
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, FerryMorse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.