Production Maintenance Manager Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager will oversee the day-to-day maintenance and repair of Oskaloosa Food Products’ facilities, equipment, and machinery by planning, coordinating, and directing all maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize unexpected downtime.

This position also requires strong administrative capabilities, including reporting and budgeting. Overall, the Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring that Oskaloosa Food Products' facilities are properly maintained and equipped to support the company’s business operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintenance strategy: Developing and implementing a proactive maintenance strategy to improve productivity and reduce costs
• Maintenance procedures: Designing maintenance procedures and ensuring they are implemented
• Inspections: Performing inspections to identify problems and make repairs
• Scheduling: Scheduling maintenance tasks and responding to emergencies
• Staffing: Hiring, training, and managing maintenance staff, subcontractors, and other vendors
• Administration: Planning, organizing, and managing administrative procedures, such as tracking budgets and expenses
• Reporting: Preparing reports on safety inspections and production statistics
• Projects: Managing maintenance-related projects and evaluating progress on a regular basis

Skills and Abilities:

• Communication & Active Listening – Communicate clearly through speaking and writing so others understand; give full attention to others, ask clarifying questions, and avoid interrupting.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Relationships – Work effectively as part of a collaborative team and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships with others.
• Leadership & Training – Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer direction; identify others' developmental needs and teach or train to improve their skills.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Use logic and reasoning to identify problems (including sensing when something is wrong or likely to go wrong), evaluate options, and develop and implement solutions.
• Attention to Detail – Thorough and accurate in performing tasks and following Company processes and procedures.
• Ability to Follow Instruction – Carry out verbal or written instructions to complete job duties.
• Documenting Information – Accurately enter, record, and maintain information in written or electronic form.
• Adaptability, Flexibility & Willingness to Learn – Open to change and variety in the workplace; motivated to develop and improve professional skills and competencies.
• Time Management – Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage one's own time and the time of others.
• Commitment to Quality – Continuously maintain and exceed Company and client expectations.
• Mechanical & Technical Knowledge – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Production & Processing Knowledge – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial maintenance, or related field 
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance, with 1+ years in a supervisory/managerial role
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Working knowledge of air compressors, motors, pneumatic systems, conveyors, and production machinery required
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills 
• Working knowledge of OSHA CFR 1910 regulations

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs, stand, sit, and walk for 8 hours at a time
• Able to make precisely coordinated movements with fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Vision – Near and Far vision, depth perception, the ability to distinguish differences in colors, and ability to focus 
• Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation skills using hands, arms, shoulders, back, and legs
• Willingness to be on-call for emergency repairs