Job Description
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
Duties :
Management of Maintenance Personnel/ Dept.
Organizing and distribution of work loads
Manage and control of PPM Maintenance scheme
Set and Manage Maintenance budget
Arrange & control Contractors
Issue, control and administer Work Permits
Functions as part of site management team
Manage all personnel holidays and absence
Audit preparation and communication to auditor
Carry out tasks charged by ISO, BRC, AIB or any other
Recognised organisation
Recruitment of personnel
Control and administration of pay
Carry out disciplinary actions
Continuous improvements of site, personnel and
Equipment
Manage, organise and control all relevant paperwork e.g. safety and insurance
Assist in relevant project work and cost reduction Initiatives
Maintenance and repair of :
Equipment
Electrical & Mechanical Installations
Supporting Resources
Buildings and environment
Utility Services
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Main Job Role Responsibilities)
Ensure that all equipment and site are maintained to an agreed standard.
Management of site maintenance team
Deliver maintenance engineering efficiency
Liaise and support all on site departments
Manage and implement all development and technical training for department
Drive and improve the technical and behavioural skills of the maintenance team to create a world class maintenance department.
Manage support and organise all external contractors.
Ensure UK site has maintenance support 24/7
Responsible for emergency response activity.
Ensuring all tasks concerning maintenance, repair, revision and positioning of electrical and mechanical installations in the company are effectively and efficiently carried out.
Provide on-going initiatives to improve site safety, quality, profit and site installations.
Give technical support to all departments
Control and management of all contracted services and legislative interaction.
Continuous improvement and development of site planned maintenance scheme.
Control and maintain budgeted expenditure and achievement of agreed improvement targets.
Responsible for the achievement of all departmental KPI’s and OOE targets (i.e. improve uptime)
Proactively and visibly supports the Health and Safety standards, rules and regulations of the organisation.
Education and experience requirements:
Relevant professional qualifications
Expertise and training in automation and PLC controls, safety regulations and definitions
Ability to read, interpret and understand technical diagrams and manuals
Five (5) years’ experience as a manager or supervisor within a maintenance environment
Desirable to have experience in a food or similar industry ideally including short shelf life products and a chilled and frozen supply chain
Proven record in delivering change programs and team development
Budgetary management skills